"the plot thickens" 怎么发音
expression
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɫɑt/ /ˈθɪkənz
thuh PLOT THIK-enz
ðə, ði/ /plˈɒt/ /θˈɪkənz
thuh PLOT THIK-enz
释义
This expression means that a situation has just become more complicated or interesting, often because new information has come to light.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɫɑt/ /ˈθɪkənz
英式英语
ðə, ði/ /plˈɒt/ /θˈɪkənz
简化发音
美式
thuh PLOT THIK-enz
英式
thuh PLOT THIK-enz
语境中听
The plot thickens when the detective finds a new clue.
Just when they thought they knew everything, the plot thickens.
Someone else arrives at the scene—the plot thickens.
Thought it was just an accident? Well, the plot thickens!