"clam up" 怎么发音
expression
ˈkɫæm/ /ˈəp
KLAM-ŭp
klˈæm/ /ˈʌp
kl-AM-up
释义
To suddenly stop talking or refuse to speak, especially when you are nervous or want to avoid sharing information.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈkɫæm/ /ˈəp
英式英语
klˈæm/ /ˈʌp
简化发音
美式
KLAM-ŭp
英式
kl-AM-up
语境中听
He clams up whenever someone asks about his family.
The boy clammed up in front of the big crowd.
When the teacher asked, she just clammed up.
The moment I mentioned his secret, he completely clammed up.