"joneses" 怎么发音

word

US

ˈdʒoʊnzɪz

JOHN-ziz

UK

ˈdʒəʊnzɪz

JOH-nziz

释义

Refers to a family (the Joneses) symbolizing one's neighbors or others whose material possessions and lifestyle are a standard to compare oneself with; often used in the phrase 'keep up with the Joneses'.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈdʒoʊnzɪz

英式英语

ˈdʒəʊnzɪz

简化发音

美式

JOHN-ziz

英式

JOH-nziz

语境中听

She always wants to keep up with the Joneses.

Buying a new car just to impress the Joneses is silly.

People spend too much trying to outdo the Joneses.

Sometimes, it's hard not to compare yourself to the Joneses.