"play for keeps" 怎么发音
expression
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈkips
PLAY-fer-KEEPS
plˈeɪ/ /fˈɔː/ /kˈiːps
play-faw-KEEPS
释义
To act seriously and with determination, often implying there are real consequences or rewards involved; not just for fun.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈkips
英式英语
plˈeɪ/ /fˈɔː/ /kˈiːps
简化发音
美式
PLAY-fer-KEEPS
英式
play-faw-KEEPS
语境中听
When they make a deal, they play for keeps.
She warned me that in this competition, everyone plays for keeps.
If you want to join this team, be ready to play for keeps.
Watch out—those guys play for keeps and don’t give second chances.