"coattail" 怎么发音

word

US

ˈkoʊtˌteɪɫ

KOHT-tayl

UK

ˈkəʊt.teɪl

KOHT-tayl

释义

The lower back part of a coat, especially a formal one. Also used figuratively for gaining advantage or success by being associated with a successful person, especially in politics.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈkoʊtˌteɪɫ

英式英语

ˈkəʊt.teɪl

简化发音

美式

KOHT-tayl

英式

KOHT-tayl

语境中听

The long coattail on his suit touched the floor.

He won the election by riding the governor's coattails.

The coattails of his coat were ripped.

Many politicians hope to get elected on the president's coattails.