"charybdis" 怎么发音

word

US

kəˈrɪbdɪs

kuh-RIB-dis

UK

kəˈrɪbdɪs

kuh-RIB-dis

释义

In Greek mythology, Charybdis is a sea monster that creates a dangerous whirlpool, threatening ships that pass by. The name is often used figuratively to refer to a powerful and dangerous force or situation.

IPA 音标

美式英语

kəˈrɪbdɪs

英式英语

kəˈrɪbdɪs

简化发音

美式

kuh-RIB-dis

英式

kuh-RIB-dis

语境中听

Charybdis was feared by sailors in ancient Greece.

Odysseus had to pass both Scylla and Charybdis on his journey.

The word Charybdis means a huge and dangerous whirlpool.

Dealing with that legal problem was like facing Charybdis—we barely made it through.