"prevention is better than cure" 怎么发音

expression

US

pri-VEN-shun iz BET-er than KYUR

UK

pri-VEN-shun iz BET-uh than KYAW

释义

This expression means it is wiser and more effective to stop something bad from happening than to deal with the problem after it happens, especially in terms of health or safety.

IPA 音标

美式英语

pɹiˈvɛnʃən/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈbɛtɝ/ /ˈðæn/, /ðən/ /ˈkjʊɹ

英式英语

pɹɪvˈɛnʃən/ /ˈɪz/ /bˈɛtɐ/ /ðˈɐn/ /kjˈɔː

简化发音

美式

pri-VEN-shun iz BET-er than KYUR

英式

pri-VEN-shun iz BET-uh than KYAW

语境中听

Prevention is better than cure, so wash your hands often.

Doctors always say prevention is better than cure.

Wearing a helmet shows you believe prevention is better than cure.

I always get my flu shot—prevention is better than cure, you know?