"cut corners" 怎么发音
expression
ˈkət/ /ˈkɔɹnɝz
KUT KOR-nerz
kˈʌt/ /kˈɔːnəz
KUT KAW-nuhz
释义
To do something quickly and carelessly, often by skipping important steps to save time or money.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈkət/ /ˈkɔɹnɝz
英式英语
kˈʌt/ /kˈɔːnəz
简化发音
美式
KUT KOR-nerz
英式
KUT KAW-nuhz
语境中听
If you cut corners, the work won't be good.
We can't cut corners when building a house.
He lost his job because he tried to cut corners.
Don't cut corners just to save a few dollars.