"cut a break" 怎么发音

expression

US

ˈkət/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɹeɪk

KUHT-uh-BRAYK

UK

kˈʌt/ /æɪ/ /bɹˈeɪk

KUT-uh-BRAYK

释义

To treat someone more kindly or leniently, especially when they are having a hard time. It means to be less strict, demanding, or to forgive someone's mistake.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈkət/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɹeɪk

英式英语

kˈʌt/ /æɪ/ /bɹˈeɪk

简化发音

美式

KUHT-uh-BRAYK

英式

KUT-uh-BRAYK

语境中听

Can you cut me a break? I made a mistake, but I'm trying my best.

The teacher cut the students a break because of the hard exam.

I wish someone would cut her a break after all she's been through.

Come on, cut me a break! It’s Monday morning.