"middle of the road" 怎么发音

expression

US

MID-uhl uhv thuh ROHD

UK

MID-uhl ov thuh ROHD

释义

Describes ideas, opinions, or things that are not extreme but are moderate and try to avoid taking sides. Often used to talk about politics, music, or choices that are safe and not controversial.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈmɪdəɫ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹoʊd

英式英语

mˈɪdəl/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈəʊd

简化发音

美式

MID-uhl uhv thuh ROHD

英式

MID-uhl ov thuh ROHD

语境中听

Her political views are middle of the road.

This movie is very middle of the road—not exciting, not boring.

He prefers middle of the road music.

Her ideas are pretty middle of the road, nothing too wild or risky.