"over a barrel" 怎么发音

expression

US

OH-vur-uh-BAIR-uhl

UK

OH-vuh-uh-BA-ruhl

释义

If someone has you over a barrel, you are in a weak position and have no control, often because someone else has power over you or you have no better choice.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbæɹəɫ/, /ˈbɛɹəɫ

英式英语

ˈəʊvɐ/ /æɪ/ /bˈæɹəl

简化发音

美式

OH-vur-uh-BAIR-uhl

英式

OH-vuh-uh-BA-ruhl

语境中听

The boss had me over a barrel and I had to work late.

They have us over a barrel—we can't say no to their demands.

She felt over a barrel because she needed the money.

I'm really over a barrel here—my rent is due tomorrow and I lost my wallet.