"give pause" 怎么发音
expression
GIV PAWZ
giv PAWZ
释义
If something 'gives you pause,' it makes you stop and think carefully before acting or deciding, often because of doubt or concern.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈpɔz
英式英语
ɡˈɪv/ /pˈɔːz
简化发音
美式
GIV PAWZ
英式
giv PAWZ
语境中听
The mistake in the report should give pause to the manager.
This unusual offer may give pause to many buyers.
The warning labels on cigarettes should give pause to smokers.
That sudden change in his attitude really gave me pause.