"cut your throat" 怎么发音

expression

US

KUT yur THROHT

UK

kut YAW THROHT

释义

To actually or figuratively hurt yourself badly, often used about actions that damage your own chances or future. The literal meaning refers to a serious injury, but it's commonly used to talk about self-destructive choices.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈkət/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈθɹoʊt

英式英语

kˈʌt/ /jˈɔː/ /θɹˈəʊt

简化发音

美式

KUT yur THROHT

英式

kut YAW THROHT

语境中听

If you leave your job without another offer, you might cut your throat.

Don't lower your prices too much or you'll cut your throat.

He realized too late that cheating would cut his throat.

Slashing your own benefits just to beat competitors is like cutting your throat.