"close ranks" 怎么发音
expression
ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz/ /ˈɹæŋks
KLOHS RANGKS
kləʊz/ /ɹˈæŋks
KLOHZ RANGKS
释义
To come together as a group and support each other, especially during a difficult time or when facing criticism or an outside threat.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz/ /ˈɹæŋks
英式英语
kləʊz/ /ɹˈæŋks
简化发音
美式
KLOHS RANGKS
英式
KLOHZ RANGKS
语境中听
The team decided to close ranks after losing the important match.
When the company was criticized, employees closed ranks to defend their boss.
Families often close ranks in times of trouble.
After the scandal hit the newspapers, the politicians closed ranks to avoid further damage.