"on the horns of a dilemma" 怎么发音
expression
on thuh HORNZ uh dih-LEM-uh
on the HAWNZ ov dy-LEM-uh
释义
To be forced to choose between two equally undesirable or difficult options.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhɔɹnz/ /ˈəv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /dɪˈɫɛmə
英式英语
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈɔːnz/ /ˈɒv/ /æɪ/ /daɪlˈɛmɐ
简化发音
美式
on thuh HORNZ uh dih-LEM-uh
英式
on the HAWNZ ov dy-LEM-uh
语境中听
She is on the horns of a dilemma about whether to quit her job or stay.
We are on the horns of a dilemma and can't decide which house to buy.
I feel on the horns of a dilemma choosing between school and work.
Many voters are on the horns of a dilemma because both candidates have flaws.