"ramrod" 怎么发音

word

US

ˈɹæmˌɹɑd

RAM-rod

UK

ɹˈæmɹɒd

RAM-rod

释义

A ramrod is a metal or wooden rod used for pushing gunpowder or bullets down the barrel of an old-style gun. Figuratively, it means someone or something very stiff, straight, or strict.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈɹæmˌɹɑd

英式英语

ɹˈæmɹɒd

简化发音

美式

RAM-rod

英式

RAM-rod

语境中听

The soldier cleaned his gun with a ramrod.

He stood as straight as a ramrod.

The old rifle needs a ramrod to load it.

Her posture was so upright—like a ramrod, my grandmother used to say.