"against the grain" 怎么发音
expression
uh-GAYNST thuh GRAYN
uh-GENST thuh GRAYN
释义
To do something in a way that is different from what is usual or expected, or that goes against the natural way of things.
IPA 音标
美式英语
əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡɹeɪn
英式英语
ɐɡˈɛnst/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡɹˈeɪn
简化发音
美式
uh-GAYNST thuh GRAYN
英式
uh-GENST thuh GRAYN
语境中听
He has always acted against the grain.
Cutting wood against the grain makes it rough.
Her opinions often go against the grain.
Speaking up at the meeting felt against the grain, but I had to do it.