"deafening silence" 怎么发音
expression
DEF-uh-ning SY-lens
DEF-uh-ning SY-lens
释义
A very strong or obvious silence, often used to emphasize how noticeable and uncomfortable the lack of sound or response is in a situation.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈdɛfənɪŋ/, /ˈdɛfnɪŋ/ /ˈsaɪɫəns
英式英语
dˈɛfənɪŋ/ /sˈaɪləns
简化发音
美式
DEF-uh-ning SY-lens
英式
DEF-uh-ning SY-lens
语境中听
There was a deafening silence in the room after the announcement.
When he asked the question, a deafening silence filled the class.
After she left, there was a deafening silence at the table.
You could feel the deafening silence right after he dropped the bombshell.