"a small fortune" 怎么发音
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsmɔɫ/ /ˈfɔɹtʃən/, /ˈfɔɹtʃun
uh SMALL FOR-chuhn
æɪ/ /smˈɔːl/ /fˈɔːtʃuːn
uh SMALL FOR-choon
释义
An expression for a large sum of money, usually more than expected or reasonable. It is often used to talk about something expensive.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsmɔɫ/ /ˈfɔɹtʃən/, /ˈfɔɹtʃun
英式英语
æɪ/ /smˈɔːl/ /fˈɔːtʃuːn
简化发音
美式
uh SMALL FOR-chuhn
英式
uh SMALL FOR-choon
语境中听
That watch cost a small fortune.
We spent a small fortune on our vacation.
Buying a new car will cost a small fortune.
I love those shoes, but they must have cost a small fortune!