"leech" 怎么发音

word

US

/ˈɫitʃ/

LEECH

UK

/lˈiːtʃ/

LEECH

释义

A leech is a small worm-like animal that attaches to other animals and drinks their blood. The word can also describe a person who takes advantage of others by constantly asking for help or money.

IPA 音标

美式英语

/ˈɫitʃ/

英式英语

/lˈiːtʃ/

简化发音

美式

LEECH

英式

LEECH

语境中听

A leech lives in rivers and lakes.

The doctor used a leech for old-style treatment.

He called his friend a leech because he always borrowed money.

My cousin is such a leech—he never pays for anything!