"litmus test" 怎么发音

expression

US

ˈɫɪtməs/ /ˈtɛst

LIT-mus TEST

UK

lˈɪtməs/ /tˈɛst

LIT-mus TEST

释义

A "litmus test" is a question or situation that clearly shows if someone or something meets a certain standard, often revealing a true opinion or quality. It comes from a chemical test for acidity, but is usually used metaphorically.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈɫɪtməs/ /ˈtɛst

英式英语

lˈɪtməs/ /tˈɛst

简化发音

美式

LIT-mus TEST

英式

LIT-mus TEST

语境中听

Honesty is a litmus test for good friends.

Trust is the litmus test of any relationship.

This exam is a real litmus test for new students.

The interview process was the ultimate litmus test for the candidates' skills.