"fob off" 怎么发音

expression

US

ˈfɔb/ /ˈɔf

FAWB AWF

UK

fˈɒb/ /ˈɒf

FOB OF

释义

To avoid dealing with someone or something by quickly giving an excuse, a vague answer, or something of little value. Often used when someone is trying to get rid of a problem or a person without proper attention.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈfɔb/ /ˈɔf

英式英语

fˈɒb/ /ˈɒf

简化发音

美式

FAWB AWF

英式

FOB OF

语境中听

The manager tried to fob off the customer with another excuse.

Don't let them fob off your complaint.

I won't let you fob off your chores on me.

He tried to fob off old products as new.