"on the back foot" 怎么发音
expression
ON thuh BAK foot
ON thuh BAK foot
释义
To be at a disadvantage or in a defensive position, often because of someone else's actions or pressure.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈfʊt
英式英语
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈæk/ /fˈʊt
简化发音
美式
ON thuh BAK foot
英式
ON thuh BAK foot
语境中听
After the first question, she was on the back foot for the rest of the interview.
The team was on the back foot after the other side scored early.
He found himself on the back foot during the debate.
The latest report put the company on the back foot, forcing them to respond quickly.