"runt of the litter" 怎么发音

expression

US

RUNT-uhv-thuh-LIT-er

UK

RUNT-uv-thuh-LIT-uh

释义

The runt of the litter is the smallest or weakest animal in a group of newborn animals. It can also be used for a person who is seen as the weakest or least likely to succeed compared to others in a group.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈɹʌnt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫɪtɝ

英式英语

ɹˈʌnt/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈɪtɐ

简化发音

美式

RUNT-uhv-thuh-LIT-er

英式

RUNT-uv-thuh-LIT-uh

语境中听

The runt of the litter is always smaller than the others.

We adopted the runt of the litter from the animal shelter.

The runt of the litter often needs extra care.

Growing up, my sister was the runt of the litter, but now she's the tallest.