"on the books" 怎么发音

expression

US

AHN thuh BOOKS

UK

ON thuh BOOKS

释义

If something is 'on the books,' it is officially recorded or recognized by an organization, such as a government or company. It can refer to legal employment, official members, or registered items.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbʊks

英式英语

ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈʊks

简化发音

美式

AHN thuh BOOKS

英式

ON thuh BOOKS

语境中听

All employees must be on the books to get health benefits.

We have fifty students on the books this semester.

Is this sale on the books yet?

I work on the books now, so I pay taxes like everyone else.