"prick up" 怎么发音

expression

US

ˈpɹɪk/ /ˈəp

PRIK-uhp

UK

pɹˈɪk/ /ˈʌp

prik-UP

释义

To raise one's ears or become alert, usually in response to a sound. Often used to mean paying sudden, close attention, especially when something interesting or surprising is heard.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈpɹɪk/ /ˈəp

英式英语

pɹˈɪk/ /ˈʌp

简化发音

美式

PRIK-uhp

英式

prik-UP

语境中听

The dog pricked up its ears when it heard the bell.

When she heard her name, she pricked up.

You could see the horses prick up their ears at the noise.

I always prick up my ears when I hear good gossip.