"keep on their toes" 怎么发音
expression
KEEP-on-ther-TOHZ
KEEP-on-THAIR-TOHZ
释义
To make sure someone stays alert, ready to react, or paying close attention, usually because something could change quickly or unexpectedly.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈkip/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðɛɹ/ /ˈtoʊz
英式英语
kˈiːp/ /ˈɒn/ /ðˈeə/ /tˈəʊz
简化发音
美式
KEEP-on-ther-TOHZ
英式
KEEP-on-THAIR-TOHZ
语境中听
Parents need to keep on their toes when their children are playing outside.
The coach told the team to keep on their toes during the game.
Her busy job makes her keep on her toes all day.
Working with toddlers really keeps you on your toes—you never know what they'll do next.