"tick over" 怎么发音

expression

US

TIK OH-ver

UK

TIK OH-vuh

释义

If something ticks over, it continues to function smoothly and steadily, often without much activity or change. It can refer to machines running quietly or a business or activity continuing without problems.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈtɪk/ /ˈoʊvɝ

英式英语

tˈɪk/ /ˈəʊvɐ

简化发音

美式

TIK OH-ver

英式

TIK OH-vuh

语境中听

The old car can still tick over even in winter.

The bakery just manages to tick over during the slow season.

Let the engine tick over while we check the oil.

Our project is just ticking over until we get more funding.