"on the bubble" 怎么发音

expression

US

ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbəbəɫ

AHN-thuh-BUH-buhl

UK

ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈʌbəl

ON-thuh-BUB-uhl

释义

An expression used when someone or something is very close to qualifying or being eliminated, usually in competitions, sports, or other selection processes.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbəbəɫ

英式英语

ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈʌbəl

简化发音

美式

AHN-thuh-BUH-buhl

英式

ON-thuh-BUB-uhl

语境中听

Our team is on the bubble for the playoffs this year.

She is on the bubble for getting that new job.

Several students are on the bubble for passing the final exam.

We're really on the bubble this season; one more loss and we're out.