"break ranks" 怎么发音

expression

US

ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈɹæŋks

BRAYNK RANKS

UK

bɹˈeɪk/ /ɹˈæŋks

br-AYNK r-ANKS

释义

To stop acting together with a group; to behave or express an opinion that is different from others in a group, often against rules or expectations. Originally refers to soldiers leaving their formation.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈɹæŋks

英式英语

bɹˈeɪk/ /ɹˈæŋks

简化发音

美式

BRAYNK RANKS

英式

br-AYNK r-ANKS

语境中听

Several members decided to break ranks and vote differently.

He refused to break ranks with his team.

The soldiers who break ranks face punishment.

When the leader lied, a few brave officials broke ranks and spoke out.