"backhanded" 怎么发音

word

US

ˈbækˌhændɪd

BAK-han-did

UK

bˈækhændɪd

BAK-han-did

释义

Describes a remark or action that seems polite or positive but is actually critical or insulting. It can also mean something done indirectly or in a hidden way.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈbækˌhændɪd

英式英语

bˈækhændɪd

简化发音

美式

BAK-han-did

英式

BAK-han-did

语境中听

He gave her a backhanded compliment about her painting.

His backhanded remark hurt my feelings.

She apologized in a backhanded way.

It sounded like praise, but it was actually pretty backhanded.