"a hue and cry" 怎么发音

expression

uh HYOO and KRY

释义

A strong public protest or loud outcry, often in reaction to something bad or controversial. Also originally referred to a loud call for help in chasing a criminal.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhju/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈkɹaɪ

英式英语

æɪ/ /hjʉː/ /ˈænd/ /kɹˈaɪ

简化发音

美式

uh HYOO and KRY

英式

uh HYOO and KRY

语境中听

There was a hue and cry when the company raised its prices.

The decision sparked a hue and cry among the employees.

The mayor’s comment caused a hue and cry in the city.

Every time they make a change, there’s a huge hue and cry on social media.