"pathetic" 怎么发音

word

US

/pəˈθɛtɪk/

puh-THE-tik

UK

/pɐθˈɛtɪk/

puh-THE-tik

释义

Used to describe someone or something that is so bad, weak, or unsuccessful that it causes disappointment, contempt, or pity. It can also describe a person or situation that deserves sympathy because it is sad or helpless.

IPA 音标

美式英语

/pəˈθɛtɪk/

英式英语

/pɐθˈɛtɪk/

简化发音

美式

puh-THE-tik

英式

puh-THE-tik

语境中听

That was a pathetic excuse for being late.

The team gave a pathetic performance.

I felt sorry for the pathetic dog in the rain.

His apology was so pathetic that nobody believed him.