"give the axe" 怎么发音
expression
GIV thuh AKS
giv THE AKS
释义
To fire someone or remove them from their job, usually suddenly or unexpectedly. Informally means to dismiss or end something.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈæks
英式英语
ɡˈɪv/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈæks
简化发音
美式
GIV thuh AKS
英式
giv THE AKS
语境中听
The company gave the axe to ten employees last week.
If you are always late, they might give the axe.
He was surprised when he was given the axe after many years.
After the last round of budget cuts, several programs were given the axe.