"at pains" 怎么发音
expression
AT PAYNZ
AT PAYNZ
释义
If you are 'at pains' to do something, you are making a special effort or trying very hard to make sure something happens or is understood.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈæt/ /ˈpeɪnz
英式英语
ˈæt/ /pˈeɪnz
简化发音
美式
AT PAYNZ
英式
AT PAYNZ
语境中听
She was at pains to explain the rules clearly.
He is at pains to make everyone feel welcome.
Teachers are at pains to help students succeed.
I was at pains to stress that I had nothing to do with the decision.