"on the hook" 怎么发音
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhʊk
AHN-thuh-HOOK
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈʊk
ON-thuh-HOOK
释义
Responsible for something, usually a debt, mistake, or obligation. Also, in trouble or expected to pay or face consequences for something.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhʊk
英式英语
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈʊk
简化发音
美式
AHN-thuh-HOOK
英式
ON-thuh-HOOK
语境中听
If you break the window, you are on the hook for the repairs.
After losing the bet, he was on the hook for $100.
The company is on the hook for the damages caused by the accident.
Don’t worry, you’re not on the hook for those extra fees.