"at a pinch" 怎么发音
expression
AT uh PINCH
AT uh PINCH
释义
Used to say that something can be done if it is really necessary, even if it is not ideal or convenient.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈæt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɪntʃ
英式英语
ˈæt/ /æɪ/ /pˈɪntʃ
简化发音
美式
AT uh PINCH
英式
AT uh PINCH
语境中听
We only have two chairs, but at a pinch, three people could sit here.
I can lend you money at a pinch, but I would prefer not to.
We can finish the work today at a pinch, but it will be difficult.
There are extra blankets in the cupboard, so you could sleep on the sofa at a pinch.