"vail" 怎么发音

word

US

/ˈveɪɫ/

VAYL

UK

/vˈeɪl/

VAYL

释义

'Vail' is an old or rare verb meaning to lower or remove something as a sign of respect, such as your head or hat. It is not used in modern English except in historical texts.

IPA 音标

美式英语

/ˈveɪɫ/

英式英语

/vˈeɪl/

简化发音

美式

VAYL

英式

VAYL

语境中听

In the old play, the servant vails his head.

The gentleman vailed his hat in respect.

People would vail when meeting the king.

In Shakespeare's time, you'd be expected to vail your hat indoors.