"a sleeping giant" 怎么发音

expression

US

uh SLEE-ping JY-uhnt

UK

uh SLEEP-ing JY-uhnt

释义

A 'sleeping giant' is something or someone with great power or potential that is not currently active, but could have a strong impact if awakened or activated.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsɫipɪŋ/ /ˈdʒaɪənt

英式英语

æɪ/ /slˈiːpɪŋ/ /dʒˈaɪənt

简化发音

美式

uh SLEE-ping JY-uhnt

英式

uh SLEEP-ing JY-uhnt

语境中听

China was once considered a sleeping giant in the world economy.

Our team is a sleeping giant that can win if we work hard.

India is often called a sleeping giant because of its huge population and resources.

You don't want to wake a sleeping giant—her skills are amazing once she's motivated.