"firing line" 怎么发音

expression

US

ˈfaɪɝɹɪŋ/, /ˈfaɪɹɪŋ/ /ˈɫaɪn

FY-ring line

UK

fˈaɪəɹɪŋ/ /lˈaɪn

FY-uh-ring line

释义

Originally, 'firing line' refers to the front line where shooters stand to fire their weapons. Figuratively, it means being in a position where one is exposed to criticism, tough questions, or pressure.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈfaɪɝɹɪŋ/, /ˈfaɪɹɪŋ/ /ˈɫaɪn

英式英语

fˈaɪəɹɪŋ/ /lˈaɪn

简化发音

美式

FY-ring line

英式

FY-uh-ring line

语境中听

After the mistake, she was right in the firing line at work.

The soldiers waited on the firing line for their orders.

New teachers are often in the firing line for parents' complaints.

You’re going to be in the firing line if you speak up at the meeting.