"backstairs" 怎么发音

word

US

ˈbækˌstɛɹz

BAK-stairz

UK

bˈæksteəz

BAK-stairz

释义

A 'backstairs' is a staircase at the back of a building, often used by servants. Figuratively, it means something secret or hidden, especially dishonest or sneaky actions.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈbækˌstɛɹz

英式英语

bˈæksteəz

简化发音

美式

BAK-stairz

英式

BAK-stairz

语境中听

The servants used the backstairs to move quietly around the house.

There is a backstairs near the kitchen for deliveries.

He took the backstairs to avoid being seen.

There’s a lot of backstairs gossip going on in the company right now.