"cause eyebrows to raise" 怎么发音
expression
KAWZ EYE-browz tuh RAYZ
KAWZ EYE-browz too RAYZ
释义
To surprise, shock, or make people suspicious; if something 'causes eyebrows to raise', it grabs attention in an unexpected or doubtful way.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈkɑz/, /ˈkɔz/ /ˈaɪˌbɹaʊz/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɹeɪz
英式英语
kˈɔːz/ /ˈaɪbɹaʊz/ /tˈuː/ /ɹˈeɪz
简化发音
美式
KAWZ EYE-browz tuh RAYZ
英式
KAWZ EYE-browz too RAYZ
语境中听
Her late arrival caused eyebrows to raise in the office.
The price increase caused eyebrows to raise among customers.
The unusual noise caused eyebrows to raise in the classroom.
When he walked in wearing pajamas, it really caused eyebrows to raise.