"play the heavy" 怎么发音
expression
PLAY thuh HEV-ee
play thuh HEV-ee
释义
To act as the strict, harsh, or 'bad guy' in a situation, especially when enforcing rules or making unpopular decisions.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhɛvi
英式英语
plˈeɪ/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈɛvi
简化发音
美式
PLAY thuh HEV-ee
英式
play thuh HEV-ee
语境中听
Sometimes a parent has to play the heavy to teach children a lesson.
My boss asked me to play the heavy and fire the employee.
No one wanted to play the heavy at the meeting.
I hate having to play the heavy, but someone has to say no.