"curmudgeon" 怎么发音

word

US

kɝˈmədʒɪn

ker-MUH-jin

UK

kˈɜːmʌdʒən

kur-MUD-jun

释义

A curmudgeon is an old person—usually a man—who is easily annoyed, always complains, and has a bad temper. The word is often used in a slightly humorous or affectionate way.

IPA 音标

美式英语

kɝˈmədʒɪn

英式英语

kˈɜːmʌdʒən

简化发音

美式

ker-MUH-jin

英式

kur-MUD-jun

语境中听

Mr. Brown is a curmudgeon who complains about everything.

The old man next door is a real curmudgeon.

No one wants to talk to the office curmudgeon.

Grandpa might seem like a curmudgeon, but he has a soft spot for his grandkids.