"earn your keep" 怎么发音
expression
ˈɝn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈkip
URN-yer-KEEP
ˈɜːn/ /jˈɔː/ /kˈiːp
URN-yaw-KEEP
释义
To earn what you need to live by working or contributing in some way, often used when someone is expected to work for their food, shelter, or place.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈɝn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈkip
英式英语
ˈɜːn/ /jˈɔː/ /kˈiːp
简化发音
美式
URN-yer-KEEP
英式
URN-yaw-KEEP
语境中听
If you want to stay here, you need to earn your keep.
On the farm, everyone has to earn their keep by helping out.
The new employee wants to earn his keep quickly.
You're not just living here for free—help out and earn your keep.