"off the hook" 怎么发音

expression

US

ˈɔf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhʊk

AWF thuh HOOK

UK

ˈɒf/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈʊk

OF thuh HOOK

释义

To be freed from trouble or responsibility, especially after expecting consequences. It can also mean something is very exciting or impressive (slang).

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈɔf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhʊk

英式英语

ˈɒf/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈʊk

简化发音

美式

AWF thuh HOOK

英式

OF thuh HOOK

语境中听

You don't have to pay the fine—you are off the hook.

The teacher said I was off the hook for the missing homework.

After they caught the real thief, I was off the hook.

My parents found out it was my brother’s fault, so I’m off the hook now.