"tyrant" 怎么发音

word

US

/ˈtaɪɹənt/

TY-ruhnt

UK

/tˈaɪɹənt/

TY-ruhnt

释义

A tyrant is a ruler who uses power in a cruel or unfair way, often ignoring laws and treating people badly. The word is also used more generally for anyone in authority who behaves harshly or oppressively.

IPA 音标

美式英语

/ˈtaɪɹənt/

英式英语

/tˈaɪɹənt/

简化发音

美式

TY-ruhnt

英式

TY-ruhnt

语境中听

The tyrant punished anyone who spoke against him.

Many people suffered under the rule of the tyrant.

The citizens hoped to remove the tyrant from power.

Stop acting like a tyrant just because you're the boss!