"not lift a finger" 怎么发音
expression
NAHT LIFT uh FING-er
NOT LIFT uh FING-uh
释义
To do nothing to help, especially when someone could be expected to help with work or a task.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈnɑt/ /ˈɫɪft/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɪŋɡɝ
英式英语
nˈɒt/ /lˈɪft/ /æɪ/ /fˈɪŋɡɐ
简化发音
美式
NAHT LIFT uh FING-er
英式
NOT LIFT uh FING-uh
语境中听
He won't lift a finger to help with the dishes.
She didn't lift a finger when we needed help.
My brother never lifts a finger around the house.
Don't expect Tom to help; he never lifts a finger unless he has to.