"lay down the marker" 怎么发音
expression
ˈɫeɪ/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmɑɹkɝ
LAY down thuh MAR-ker
lˈeɪ/ /dˈaʊn/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈɑːkɐ
LAY down thuh MAR-kuh
释义
To make it very clear what your intentions or expectations are, often as a warning or to set a standard for others.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈɫeɪ/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmɑɹkɝ
英式英语
lˈeɪ/ /dˈaʊn/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈɑːkɐ
简化发音
美式
LAY down thuh MAR-ker
英式
LAY down thuh MAR-kuh
语境中听
The coach laid down the marker by demanding full commitment from every player.
The company laid down the marker on safety after the accident.
The teacher laid down the marker for classroom behavior on the first day.
The new manager really laid down the marker in her first week by changing company policy.