"butter wouldn't melt" 怎么发音

expression

US

BUH-ter WOOD-nt MELT

UK

BUT-uh WOOD-nt MELT

释义

Used to describe someone who appears to be very innocent and sweet, but may actually be clever or mischievous. Often implies their good behavior is just for show.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈbətɝ/ /ˈwʊdənt/ /ˈmɛɫt

英式英语

bˈʌtɐ/ /ˈwʊdnt/ /mˈɛlt

简化发音

美式

BUH-ter WOOD-nt MELT

英式

BUT-uh WOOD-nt MELT

语境中听

She looks so sweet, like butter wouldn't melt.

Don't be fooled—he acts like butter wouldn't melt.

She always talks as if butter wouldn't melt in her mouth.

He got away with the prank because everyone thought butter wouldn't melt with him.