"on the make" 怎么发音

expression

US

ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmeɪk

AHN / AWN - thuh / thee - MAYK

UK

ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈeɪk

ON - thuh / thee - MAYK

释义

If someone is "on the make," they are trying to gain money, power, or advantage for themselves, sometimes dishonestly. It can also mean trying to start a romantic or sexual relationship.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmeɪk

英式英语

ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈeɪk

简化发音

美式

AHN / AWN - thuh / thee - MAYK

英式

ON - thuh / thee - MAYK

语境中听

Many people in politics are on the make.

He’s always on the make, trying to get a promotion.

She realized her new friend was just on the make.

Watch out for guys in this bar—they’re all on the make tonight.