"banana republic" 怎么发音

expression

US

buh-NAN-uh ri-PUB-lik

UK

buh-NAH-nuh rip-UB-lik

释义

A 'banana republic' is a term for a small, unstable country—usually in Central or South America—with a weak government, corrupt leaders, and an economy dependent on a single export (like bananas). It is often used in a negative or critical way.

IPA 音标

美式英语

bəˈnænə/ /ɹiˈpəbɫək/, /ɹiˈpəbɫɪk

英式英语

bɐnˈɑːnɐ/ /ɹɪpˈʌblɪk

简化发音

美式

buh-NAN-uh ri-PUB-lik

英式

buh-NAH-nuh rip-UB-lik

语境中听

The country became a banana republic after years of corruption.

Some people call any unstable government a banana republic.

The phrase banana republic is not meant as a compliment.

After the scandal, critics started calling the administration a banana republic.