"better safe than sorry" 怎么发音
expression
BET-er SAFE than SAW-ree
BET-uh SAFE than SOR-ee
释义
This expression means it is wiser to be careful and take precautions than to risk something bad happening and regret it later.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈbɛtɝ/ /ˈseɪf/ /ˈðæn/, /ðən/ /ˈsɑɹi
英式英语
bˈɛtɐ/ /sˈeɪf/ /ðˈɐn/ /sˈɒɹi
简化发音
美式
BET-er SAFE than SAW-ree
英式
BET-uh SAFE than SOR-ee
语境中听
I always lock the door at night—better safe than sorry.
Take your umbrella—better safe than sorry.
We turned off all the lights before leaving—better safe than sorry.
I know the food looks fine, but I'd rather not risk it—better safe than sorry.