"damp squib" 怎么发音
expression
ˈdæmp/ /skwɪb
DAMP SKWIB
dˈæmp/ /skwˈɪb
DAMP SKWIB
释义
A 'damp squib' is something that is expected to be exciting or impressive but turns out to be disappointing or fails to happen.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈdæmp/ /skwɪb
英式英语
dˈæmp/ /skwˈɪb
简化发音
美式
DAMP SKWIB
英式
DAMP SKWIB
语境中听
The fireworks show was a damp squib because it started raining.
Everyone expected a great party, but it turned out to be a damp squib.
The new movie was a real damp squib for fans.
All the hype made the game sound amazing, but it was a total damp squib.