"baptism of fire" 怎么发音
expression
BAP-tiz-um uhv FY-er
BAP-tiz-um ov FY-uh
释义
A difficult first experience someone faces in a new job or situation, especially when they must prove themselves under pressure.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈbæptɪzəm/ /ˈəv/ /ˈfaɪɝ/, /ˈfaɪɹ
英式英语
bˈæptɪzəm/ /ˈɒv/ /fˈaɪə
简化发音
美式
BAP-tiz-um uhv FY-er
英式
BAP-tiz-um ov FY-uh
语境中听
My first week in the hospital was a real baptism of fire.
Starting as a teacher in a tough school was his baptism of fire.
Her job interview turned into a baptism of fire when three managers joined unexpectedly.
Managing the crisis was my baptism of fire, but I learned a lot.