"decoy" 怎么发音

word

DEE-koy (noun), di-KOY (verb)

释义

A decoy is something or someone used to attract or distract, usually to trick another person or animal. It can be a fake object, animal, or person used in hunting, security, or to fool someone.

IPA 音标

美式英语

/dəˈkɔɪ/

英式英语

/dəˈkɔɪ/

简化发音

美式

DEE-koy (noun), di-KOY (verb)

英式

DEE-koy (noun), di-KOY (verb)

语境中听

The hunter placed a decoy in the field to attract ducks.

The police used a car as a decoy to catch thieves.

The spy acted as a decoy while his partner escaped.

She used a fake wallet as a decoy in case of pickpockets.