"forked tongue" 怎么发音

expression

US

FORKT TUNG

UK

FAWKT TUNG

释义

If someone speaks with a forked tongue, it means they are lying, being deceitful, or saying one thing but meaning another. The phrase comes from the image of a snake's tongue and is often used to accuse someone of dishonesty.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈfɔɹkt/ /ˈtəŋ

英式英语

fˈɔːkt/ /tˈʌŋ

简化发音

美式

FORKT TUNG

英式

FAWKT TUNG

语境中听

He spoke with a forked tongue to trick her.

The leader spoke with a forked tongue to both sides.

You cannot trust someone who has a forked tongue.

"Be careful, that politician speaks with a forked tongue," she warned.