"many are called but few are chosen" 怎么发音
expression
释义
This expression means that while many people may have an opportunity or be invited to do something, only a small number will actually succeed or be selected. It often refers to a competitive process or to a situation where only a few meet the high standards required.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈmɛni/ /ˈɑɹ/, /ɝ/ /ˈkɔɫd/ /ˈbət/ /ˈfju/ /ˈɑɹ/, /ɝ/ /ˈtʃoʊzən
英式英语
mˈɛni/ /ɛə/ /kˈɔːld/ /bˈʌt/ /fjˈuː/ /ɛə/ /tʃˈəʊzən
简化发音
美式
MEN-ee ar KAWLD but FYOO ar CHOH-zuhn
英式
MEN-ee air KAWLD but FYOO air CHOH-zuhn
语境中听
Many are called but few are chosen in this competition.
After the auditions, it was clear that many are called but few are chosen.
My teacher reminded us that many are called but few are chosen when applying to top universities.
Getting an interview is just the start—many are called but few are chosen.