"by the handful" 怎么发音

expression

BYE thuh HAND-fuhl

释义

To do or take something in large amounts, as much as you can hold in your hand at one time. Often used for things like snacks, objects, or tasks done in big quantities.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈbaɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhændˌfʊɫ

英式英语

bˈaɪ/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈændfəl

简化发音

美式

BYE thuh HAND-fuhl

英式

BYE thuh HAND-fuhl

语境中听

She ate peanuts by the handful.

He gave out candies by the handful to the children.

You can't just spend money by the handful.

The kids were grabbing popcorn by the handful during the movie.