"for pete's sake" 怎么发音
expression
for-PEETS-SAYK
faw-PEETS-SAYK
释义
A mild, informal exclamation used to express frustration, annoyance, surprise, or emphasis; similar to saying 'for goodness' sake' or 'please'.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈpits/ /ˈseɪk
英式英语
fˈɔː/ /piːts/ /sɑːkeɪ
简化发音
美式
for-PEETS-SAYK
英式
faw-PEETS-SAYK
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Oh, for Pete's sake, can't you just listen for a second?
For Pete's sake, that's the third time you've lost your keys this week.
Leave me alone, for Pete's sake!
For Pete's sake, turn down the TV!