"bigger than life" 怎么发音

expression

US

BIG-er than LYFE

UK

BIG-uh than LYFE

释义

Used to describe someone or something that is very impressive, exciting, or has a personality that makes a strong impact. It often refers to people who attract a lot of attention and seem larger than ordinary life.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈbɪɡɝ/ /ˈðæn/, /ðən/ /ˈɫaɪf

英式英语

bˈɪɡɐ/ /ðˈɐn/ /lˈaɪf

简化发音

美式

BIG-er than LYFE

英式

BIG-uh than LYFE

语境中听

Everyone says Grandpa’s stories are bigger than life.

With his wild outfits and booming voice, he’s just bigger than life.

That painting is so colorful and bold—it feels bigger than life.

His personality is bigger than life.