"raise the bar" 怎么发音
expression
RAYZ-thuh-BAR
RAYZ-thuh-BAH
释义
To increase the standard or level of difficulty expected in a situation, so it becomes harder to achieve success or meet expectations.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈɹeɪz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɑɹ
英式英语
ɹˈeɪz/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɑː
简化发音
美式
RAYZ-thuh-BAR
英式
RAYZ-thuh-BAH
语境中听
The school decided to raise the bar for student performance.
New safety rules raise the bar for construction companies.
The coach wants to raise the bar for the team next season.
You always raise the bar for yourself, and that's why you keep improving.