"a tin ear" 怎么发音

expression

US

ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtɪn/ /ˈiɹ/, /ˈɪɹ

uh TIN EER

UK

æɪ/ /tˈɪn/ /ˈiə

uh TIN EE-uh

释义

If someone has "a tin ear," they cannot easily recognize musical notes, melodies, or rhythms; they have little or no ability to tell if something sounds good musically. Sometimes it is also used for people who do not notice or understand subtle differences in sound.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtɪn/ /ˈiɹ/, /ˈɪɹ

英式英语

æɪ/ /tˈɪn/ /ˈiə

简化发音

美式

uh TIN EER

英式

uh TIN EE-uh

语境中听

He has a tin ear and can't sing in tune.

My brother tries to play guitar, but he has a tin ear.

People say I have a tin ear, but I still love singing.

Honestly, with a tin ear like mine, karaoke night is just for laughs.