"faustian" 怎么发音

word

US

FAWST-chuhn

UK

FOW-stee-uhn

释义

Describes a situation or decision where someone is willing to sacrifice morals or long-term values for power, success, or short-term gain, based on the story of Faust who made a deal with the devil.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈfɔstʃən

英式英语

ˈfaʊstiən

简化发音

美式

FAWST-chuhn

英式

FOW-stee-uhn

语境中听

He made a Faustian bargain for his career.

The company made a Faustian choice to grow quickly.

She avoided a Faustian path in her life.

It was a Faustian deal—success came, but at a heavy price.