"millstone" 怎么发音

word

US

ˈmɪɫˌstoʊn

MIL-stohn

UK

mˈɪlstəʊn

MIL-stohn

释义

A millstone is a large, round stone used to grind grain into flour in a mill. It can also mean a heavy burden or responsibility that causes problems or difficulties.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈmɪɫˌstoʊn

英式英语

mˈɪlstəʊn

简化发音

美式

MIL-stohn

英式

MIL-stohn

语境中听

A millstone is used to grind wheat into flour.

The ancient mill has a large millstone outside.

For centuries, people have used the millstone to make bread.

His debts have become a real millstone around his neck.