"gum up" 怎么发音

expression

US

GUM-up

UK

gum-UP

释义

To block, jam, or stop something from working properly, often by making it sticky or confused. It can also mean to make a situation complicated or prevent progress.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈɡəm/ /ˈəp

英式英语

ɡˈʌm/ /ˈʌp

简化发音

美式

GUM-up

英式

gum-UP

语境中听

Don't let sand gum up the gears.

Gum can gum up the lock if you are not careful.

Paper can gum up the printer if it's too thick.

Don't click too fast, or you'll gum up the website.