"keep a civil tongue" 怎么发音
expression
KEEP uh SIV-uhl TUNG
KEEP uh SIV-uhl TUNG
释义
To speak politely and avoid being rude or offensive, especially in situations where there may be tension or disagreement.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈkip/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsɪvəɫ/ /ˈtəŋ
英式英语
kˈiːp/ /æɪ/ /sˈɪvəl/ /tˈʌŋ
简化发音
美式
KEEP uh SIV-uhl TUNG
英式
KEEP uh SIV-uhl TUNG
语境中听
Please keep a civil tongue when talking to your teacher.
He was angry, but he managed to keep a civil tongue during the meeting.
Children should always keep a civil tongue with their elders.
You can argue all you want, but keep a civil tongue in your head.