"lief" 怎么发音
word
ˈɫif
LEEF
lˈiːf
LEEF
释义
An old-fashioned word meaning willingly, gladly, or preferably. It is very rare in modern English and usually only found in older literature.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈɫif
英式英语
lˈiːf
简化发音
美式
LEEF
英式
LEEF
语境中听
He said he would lief stay home than go out tonight.
She would as lief walk as take the bus.
If you had as lief tell the truth, things would be easier.
Honestly, I'd as lief skip this meeting and get to work.