"give no quarter" 怎么发音

expression

US

GIV-NOH-KWOR-ter

UK

giv-NOH-KWAW-tuh

释义

To show no mercy or forgiveness; to refuse to let someone escape punishment or defeat. Originally used in war, it now describes any situation where someone is very harsh or strict.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈɡɪv/ /ˈnoʊ/ /ˈkwɔɹtɝ

英式英语

ɡˈɪv/ /nəʊ/ /kwˈɔːtɐ

简化发音

美式

GIV-NOH-KWOR-ter

英式

giv-NOH-KWAW-tuh

语境中听

The army gave no quarter to their enemies.

In the debate, she gave no quarter to her opponent.

The boss gives no quarter when it comes to deadlines.

She argued her point fiercely and gave no quarter throughout the meeting.