"jump the shark" 怎么发音

expression

US

JUMP-thuh-SHARK

UK

jump-thuh-SHAHK

释义

This expression means a TV show, series, or thing has become silly, unbelievable, or lost its original quality, usually because it tries too hard to stay interesting.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈdʒəmp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈʃɑɹk

英式英语

dʒˈʌmp/ /ðə, ði/ /ʃˈɑːk

简化发音

美式

JUMP-thuh-SHARK

英式

jump-thuh-SHAHK

语境中听

Many fans say the show jumped the shark when the main character left.

People think the movie series jumped the shark with its fourth part.

Some say the fashion trend jumped the shark last year.

Honestly, I think this series jumped the shark ages ago.