"peter out" 怎么发音
expression
ˈpitɝ/ /ˈaʊt
PEE-ter OWT
pˈiːtɐ/ /ˈaʊt
PEE-tuh OWT
释义
When something gradually becomes weaker, smaller, or ends completely, often after starting strongly.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈpitɝ/ /ˈaʊt
英式英语
pˈiːtɐ/ /ˈaʊt
简化发音
美式
PEE-ter OWT
英式
PEE-tuh OWT
语境中听
The rain finally petered out after several hours.
The conversation started lively but soon petered out.
Their supplies petered out before help arrived.
The crowd’s excitement petered out as the concert dragged on.