"play it safe" 怎么发音

expression

US

ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈseɪf

PLAY-it-SAYF

UK

plˈeɪ/ /ˈɪt/ /sˈeɪf

play-it-SAYF

释义

To act cautiously and avoid risks, especially by choosing a safe or conventional course of action. Often used when someone prefers certainty over risk.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈseɪf

英式英语

plˈeɪ/ /ˈɪt/ /sˈeɪf

简化发音

美式

PLAY-it-SAYF

英式

play-it-SAYF

语境中听

It's going to rain, so I'll play it safe and take my raincoat.

If you're not sure, just play it safe and double-check.

We decided to play it safe and leave early.

I'm not a big risk-taker, so I usually play it safe when making decisions.