"golden goose" 怎么发音

expression

US

GOHL-dun GOOS

UK

GOHL-duhn GOOSS

释义

A 'golden goose' is something or someone that brings a lot of money or benefits over time, especially in a dependable or ongoing way. The phrase comes from a story about a magic goose that lays golden eggs.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈɡoʊɫdən/ /ˈɡus

英式英语

ɡˈəʊldən/ /ɡˈuːs

简化发音

美式

GOHL-dun GOOS

英式

GOHL-duhn GOOSS

语境中听

That product is our golden goose. It keeps the company running.

Tourism is the city's golden goose.

Many investors are searching for their own golden goose.

Don't kill the golden goose by raising prices too high.