"if push comes to shove" 怎么发音

expression

US

if PUSH kumz tuh SHUV

UK

if POOSH kumz too SHUV

释义

This phrase means 'if the situation becomes urgent or serious' or 'if it's absolutely necessary.' It's often used to talk about what someone would do if things get tough.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈɪf/, /ɪf/ /ˈpʊʃ/ /ˈkəmz/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈʃəv

英式英语

ˈɪf/ /pˈʊʃ/ /kˈʌmz/ /tˈuː/ /ʃˈʌv

简化发音

美式

if PUSH kumz tuh SHUV

英式

if POOSH kumz too SHUV

语境中听

If push comes to shove, I'll lend you the money.

We can try other solutions, but if push comes to shove, we'll move.

If push comes to shove, I'll call my boss for help.

Honestly, if push comes to shove, I could always find a different job.