"icarus" 怎么发音

word

US

ˈɪˌkɝəs

IK-er-uhs

UK

ˈɪkərəs

IK-uh-ruhs

释义

Icarus is a figure from Greek mythology who tried to escape by flying with wings made of feathers and wax, but he flew too close to the sun, causing the wax to melt and him to fall to his death. The name often symbolizes someone who fails or suffers because of excessive ambition or ignoring warnings.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈɪˌkɝəs

英式英语

ˈɪkərəs

简化发音

美式

IK-er-uhs

英式

IK-uh-ruhs

语境中听

Icarus flew too close to the sun.

Many people know the story of Icarus.

The myth of Icarus teaches a lesson about pride.

Her ambition made her a modern Icarus, reaching too far and falling hard.