"carry a torch" 怎么发音

expression

US

KAIR-ee uh TORCH

UK

KAIR-ee uh TAWRCH

释义

To be secretly or unrequitedly in love with someone, often for a long time, especially after the relationship has ended or if the love is not returned.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈkæɹi/, /ˈkɛɹi/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtɔɹtʃ

英式英语

kˈæɹi/ /æɪ/ /tˈɔːtʃ

简化发音

美式

KAIR-ee uh TORCH

英式

KAIR-ee uh TAWRCH

语境中听

He still carries a torch for his high school girlfriend.

Many people carry a torch for someone who doesn't love them back.

Do you still carry a torch for your ex?

After all these years, she can't help but carry a torch for him.