"blood in the water" 怎么发音

expression

US

BLUD in thuh WAW-ter

UK

BLUD in thuh WAW-tuh

释义

This expression means that someone senses weakness or trouble, especially in an opponent, and takes the opportunity to attack or compete more aggressively.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈbɫəd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɔtɝ

英式英语

blˈʌd/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɔːtɐ

简化发音

美式

BLUD in thuh WAW-ter

英式

BLUD in thuh WAW-tuh

语境中听

When the team started losing, the other players sensed blood in the water.

Investors saw blood in the water and started selling their shares quickly.

Politicians often look for blood in the water during debates.

Once she made a mistake, the media smelled blood in the water and went after her.