"man of few words" 怎么发音
expression
MAN-uhv-FYOO-WURDZ
MAN-ov-FYOO-WURDZ
释义
A man who speaks very little and only when necessary. This expression is often used to describe someone who prefers actions over words.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈmæn/ /ˈəv/ /ˈfju/ /ˈwɝdz
英式英语
mˈæn/ /ˈɒv/ /fjˈuː/ /wˈɜːdz
简化发音
美式
MAN-uhv-FYOO-WURDZ
英式
MAN-ov-FYOO-WURDZ
语境中听
My father is a man of few words.
John is a man of few words, but people listen when he speaks.
He is a man of few words and never talks much at meetings.
Don't expect a long speech—he's a man of few words.