"assume the position" 怎么发音

expression

uh-SOOM thuh puh-ZIH-shun

释义

To move your body into a specified posture or stance, usually as an instruction by someone in authority, such as police or a coach. Sometimes used in a humorous or figurative sense.

IPA 音标

美式英语

əˈsum/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /pəˈzɪʃən

英式英语

ɐsˈuːm/ /ðə, ði/ /pəzˈɪʃən

简化发音

美式

uh-SOOM thuh puh-ZIH-shun

英式

uh-SOOM thuh puh-ZIH-shun

语境中听

The officer told him to assume the position.

The coach asked the players to assume the position before practice.

He laughed and jokingly told his friend to assume the position.

When the police shouted "Assume the position!", everyone put their hands up.