"a multitude of sins" 怎么发音

expression

US

uh MUHL-tuh-tood uhv SINZ

UK

uh MUL-ti-tyood ov SINZ

释义

An expression meaning a large number of faults, mistakes, or problems. Often used metaphorically to describe something (like kindness, love, or money) that hides or excuses many flaws.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈməɫtəˌtud/, /ˈməɫtətˌjud/ /ˈəv/ /ˈsɪnz

英式英语

æɪ/ /mˈʌltɪtjˌuːd/ /ˈɒv/ /sˈɪnz

简化发音

美式

uh MUHL-tuh-tood uhv SINZ

英式

uh MUL-ti-tyood ov SINZ

语境中听

A fresh coat of paint can cover a multitude of sins on old walls.

Money can sometimes hide a multitude of sins in business.

Kindness can cover a multitude of sins in relationships.

That dress is beautiful—it really hides a multitude of sins!