"pay lip service" 怎么发音
expression
PAY LIP SUR-vus, SUR-vis
PAY LIP SUR-vis
释义
To say that you support or agree with something, but not act on it or show real commitment.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈpeɪ/ /ˈɫɪp/ /ˈsɝvəs/, /ˈsɝvɪs
英式英语
pˈeɪ/ /lˈɪp/ /sˈɜːvɪs
简化发音
美式
PAY LIP SUR-vus, SUR-vis
英式
PAY LIP SUR-vis
语境中听
Some companies only pay lip service to the idea of equal pay.
He paid lip service to helping the poor, but didn’t donate any money.
Many leaders pay lip service to protecting the environment.
She always pays lip service to teamwork, but does everything alone.