"battle of the bulge" 怎么发音

expression

US

BAT-uhl uhv thuh BULJ

UK

BAT-uhl ov thuh BULJ

释义

The phrase humorously refers to trying to lose weight, usually belly fat, through diet or exercise. It can also mean anyone's personal effort to stay fit or slim.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈbætəɫ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbəɫdʒ

英式英语

bˈætəl/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈʌldʒ

简化发音

美式

BAT-uhl uhv thuh BULJ

英式

BAT-uhl ov thuh BULJ

语境中听

Many people start the battle of the bulge in January after the holidays.

He joined a gym to fight his battle of the bulge.

She says the battle of the bulge never ends.

After seeing his old photos, Tom decided it was time to start the battle of the bulge.