"can of worms" 怎么发音
expression
KAN-uhv-WURMZ or kuh-nuhv-WURMZ
KAN-uhv-WURMZ
释义
An expression describing a situation that is complicated, difficult, or likely to lead to more problems once started.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈkæn/, /kən/ /ˈəv/ /ˈwɝmz
英式英语
kˈæn/ /ˈɒv/ /wˈɜːmz
简化发音
美式
KAN-uhv-WURMZ or kuh-nuhv-WURMZ
英式
KAN-uhv-WURMZ
语境中听
Talking about politics always opens a can of worms at family dinners.
Fixing the old car turned out to be a real can of worms.
Asking about his past opened a can of worms.
I’m not sure we should start the project—it might be a huge can of worms.