"chafe at" 怎么发音

expression

US

ˈtʃeɪf/ /ˈæt

CHAYF at

UK

tʃˈeɪf/ /ˈæt

ch-AYF at

释义

To feel annoyed or impatient because of a rule, restriction, or something you don't like. It usually means reacting negatively to something that limits your freedom.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈtʃeɪf/ /ˈæt

英式英语

tʃˈeɪf/ /ˈæt

简化发音

美式

CHAYF at

英式

ch-AYF at

语境中听

He chafes at the rules in his new school.

Children often chafe at bedtime restrictions.

She began to chafe at her lack of freedom.

Many employees chafe at strict workplace policies.