"give the time of day" 怎么发音
expression
GIV thuh TIME uhv DAY
giv thuh TIME ov DAY
释义
To acknowledge someone, such as by greeting them, or to pay them any attention. Often used in the negative to mean ignoring someone completely.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtaɪm/ /ˈəv/ /ˈdeɪ
英式英语
ɡˈɪv/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈaɪm/ /ˈɒv/ /dˈeɪ
简化发音
美式
GIV thuh TIME uhv DAY
英式
giv thuh TIME ov DAY
语境中听
She won't give the time of day to people she doesn't like.
He didn't even give me the time of day at the party.
My boss finally gave me the time of day and listened to my idea.
Don't bother asking her—she won't give you the time of day.