"bend the law" 怎么发音
expression
BEND-thuh-LAW
BEND-thuh-LAW
释义
To do something that is technically not against the law but goes against its true spirit or intention, often for personal gain.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈbɛnd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫɑ/, /ˈɫɔ
英式英语
bˈɛnd/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈɔː
简化发音
美式
BEND-thuh-LAW
英式
BEND-thuh-LAW
语境中听
Some companies try to bend the law to pay less tax.
He doesn't break rules, but he loves to bend the law.
The lawyer found a way to bend the law and help his client.
If you know the right people, you can sometimes bend the law and get special permits.