"monkey paw" 怎么发音

expression

US

ˈməŋki/ /ˈpɔ

MUNG-kee paw

UK

mˈʌnki/ /pˈɔː

MUN-kee PAW

释义

A 'monkey paw' refers to an object or wish that seems to grant what you desire, but with unexpected and often negative consequences. The term comes from a classic horror story where wishes are granted in twisted ways.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈməŋki/ /ˈpɔ

英式英语

mˈʌnki/ /pˈɔː

简化发音

美式

MUNG-kee paw

英式

MUN-kee PAW

语境中听

The story warned that the monkey paw would grant wishes in terrible ways.

He called the old lamp his monkey paw because it brought him only bad luck.

Some people see winning the lottery as a monkey paw—it might ruin your life.

Be careful—this deal might be a real monkey paw if we’re not smart about it.