"give a pat on the back" 怎么发音
expression
GIV uh PAT on thuh BAK
GIV uh PAT on thuh BAK
释义
To literally touch someone gently on the back as a sign of approval, or more commonly, to praise or congratulate someone for doing something well.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpæt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbæk
英式英语
ɡˈɪv/ /æɪ/ /pˈæt/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈæk
简化发音
美式
GIV uh PAT on thuh BAK
英式
GIV uh PAT on thuh BAK
语境中听
She worked hard and her boss gave her a pat on the back.
When you do well, you should give yourself a pat on the back.
The teacher gave the students a pat on the back for their teamwork.
Don’t be shy—give yourself a pat on the back for making progress!