"in dire straits" 怎么发音
expression
in DYE-ur STRAYTS
in DYE-uh STRAYTS
释义
Used to describe a situation where someone is in serious trouble or facing very difficult circumstances, often financially or emotionally.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈdaɪɝ/, /ˈdaɪɹ/ /ˈstɹeɪts
英式英语
ˈɪn/ /dˈaɪə/ /stɹˈeɪts
简化发音
美式
in DYE-ur STRAYTS
英式
in DYE-uh STRAYTS
语境中听
After losing his job, he found himself in dire straits.
The company is in dire straits and might close soon.
Families in dire straits need urgent help.
We were in dire straits after the storm destroyed our home.