"duty calls" 怎么发音

expression

US

DOO-tee kawlz or DYOO-tee kawlz

UK

DYOO-tee KAWLZ

释义

This expression means you must take care of your responsibilities, even if you would prefer to do something else. It is often used when you have to leave fun or relaxing situations to fulfill an obligation.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈdjuti/, /ˈduti/ /ˈkɔɫz

英式英语

djˈuːti/ /kˈɔːlz

简化发音

美式

DOO-tee kawlz or DYOO-tee kawlz

英式

DYOO-tee KAWLZ

语境中听

I have to leave now; duty calls.

Sorry, I can’t stay. Duty calls at the office.

Parents know that sometimes, duty calls.

Guess I can’t join the game tonight—duty calls!