"better things to do" 怎么发音

expression

US

BET-er THINGZ tuh DOO

UK

BET-uh THINGZ too DOO

释义

This expression means having other activities or tasks that are more important, enjoyable, or worthwhile than the current one. Often used to politely decline or show disinterest in something.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈbɛtɝ/ /ˈθɪŋz/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdu

英式英语

bˈɛtɐ/ /θˈɪŋz/ /tˈuː/ /dʉː

简化发音

美式

BET-er THINGZ tuh DOO

英式

BET-uh THINGZ too DOO

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Sorry, I have better things to do this weekend.

He left early because he had better things to do.

I think we all have better things to do than argue.

"Aren't you going to the meeting?" "No, honestly, I've got better things to do."