"at your heels" 怎么发音

expression

US

AT-yer-HEELZ

UK

AT-yaw-HEELZ

释义

Very close behind you, following closely. It can refer to someone literally walking right after you or to something chasing or competing with you closely.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈæt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhiɫz

英式英语

ˈæt/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈiːlz

简化发音

美式

AT-yer-HEELZ

英式

AT-yaw-HEELZ

语境中听

The little puppy followed its owner at your heels.

The runner could hear her competitor at your heels during the race.

With danger at your heels, you must move quickly.

Success is great, but remember—there’s always someone at your heels.