"hold your peace" 怎么发音

expression

US

HOHLD yor PEES

UK

HOHLD yaw PEES

释义

To remain silent and not express your opinion, especially when given a chance to speak. Commonly used in formal or traditional settings like ceremonies.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈpis

英式英语

hˈəʊld/ /jˈɔː/ /pˈiːs

简化发音

美式

HOHLD yor PEES

英式

HOHLD yaw PEES

语境中听

At the wedding, the priest asked if anyone objected or wanted to hold your peace.

If you don't speak now, you must hold your peace forever.

The judge told everyone to hold your peace until it was their turn to talk.

Now's your chance to object—otherwise, you'll have to hold your peace.