"lick into shape" 怎么发音

expression

US

ˈɫɪk/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈʃeɪp

LIK in-TOO SHAYP

UK

lˈɪk/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /ʃˈeɪp

LIK in-TUH SHAYP

释义

To improve, organize, or fix something so that it is ready, functions well, or looks good, often after it started in poor condition. Used for things or people that need work to become acceptable.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈɫɪk/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈʃeɪp

英式英语

lˈɪk/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /ʃˈeɪp

简化发音

美式

LIK in-TOO SHAYP

英式

LIK in-TUH SHAYP

语境中听

We need to lick this project into shape before the deadline.

The new coach helped the team lick into shape.

It took a week to lick the report into shape.

This old garden will need some work, but I think we can lick it into shape.