"at bay" 怎么发音
expression
ˈæt/ /ˈbeɪ
AT BAY
ˈæt/ /bˈeɪ
AT BAY
释义
To keep something dangerous, harmful, or unwanted from coming too close or causing problems; to prevent a threat from becoming worse.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈæt/ /ˈbeɪ
英式英语
ˈæt/ /bˈeɪ
简化发音
美式
AT BAY
英式
AT BAY
语境中听
She tried to keep her fears at bay.
Good hygiene keeps diseases at bay.
The guard dog kept the thieves at bay.
She drinks herbal tea to keep colds at bay during winter.