"on earth" 怎么发音

expression

US

ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈɝθ

AHN-URTH

UK

ˈɒn/ /ˈɜːθ

ON-URTH

释义

Used to emphasize a question, showing surprise, confusion, or disbelief, like in 'What on earth is that?'. It does not literally refer to the planet, but adds strong emotion or intensity to a question.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈɝθ

英式英语

ˈɒn/ /ˈɜːθ

简化发音

美式

AHN-URTH

英式

ON-URTH

语境中听

What on earth is that noise?

How on earth did you do that?

Why on earth would you say that?

Where on earth have you been all day?