"in lieu of" 怎么发音

expression

US

in LOO-uhv

UK

in-LOO-ov

释义

‘In lieu of’ means ‘instead of’ or ‘in place of’ something or someone. It is a formal expression used when one thing is given or done instead of another.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɫju/, /ˈɫu/ /ˈəv

英式英语

ˈɪn/ /lˈuː/ /ˈɒv

简化发音

美式

in LOO-uhv

英式

in-LOO-ov

语境中听

We had sandwiches in lieu of pizza tonight.

He offered his services in lieu of payment.

Employees get a day off in lieu of overtime pay.

She received a gift card in lieu of cash for her refund.