"line your own pocket" 怎么发音
expression
LYN yur OWN PAH-kit
LYN yawr OWN POCK-it
释义
To take money for yourself, often dishonestly or unfairly, especially when you have a position of power or trust.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈɫaɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈoʊn/ /ˈpɑkət
英式英语
lˈaɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈəʊn/ /pˈɒkɪt
简化发音
美式
LYN yur OWN PAH-kit
英式
LYN yawr OWN POCK-it
语境中听
The mayor tried to line his own pocket with public money.
He was caught lining his own pocket at work.
Some companies line their own pockets instead of helping people.
It's no secret the officials have been lining their own pockets for years.