"beware of greeks bearing gifts" 怎么发音
expression
bih-WAIR uhv GREEKS BAIR-ing GIFTS
bih-WAIR ov GREETKS bair-ING GIFTS
释义
This saying means you should be cautious if someone you do not trust offers you a gift or favor, because it may hide a trick or danger.
IPA 音标
美式英语
bɪˈwɛɹ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɡɹiks/ /ˈbɛɹɪŋ/ /ˈɡɪfs/, /ˈɡɪfts
英式英语
bɪwˈeə/ /ˈɒv/ /ɡriːks/ /bˈeəɹɪŋ/ /ɡˈɪfts
简化发音
美式
bih-WAIR uhv GREEKS BAIR-ing GIFTS
英式
bih-WAIR ov GREETKS bair-ING GIFTS
语境中听
My father always says, 'beware of Greeks bearing gifts', so I didn't trust that free offer.
The story of the Trojan Horse explains the meaning of 'beware of Greeks bearing gifts'.
Some people say 'beware of Greeks bearing gifts' when they receive something unexpectedly.
If your competitor suddenly starts offering to help, I'd say 'beware of Greeks bearing gifts'.