"rattle its saber" 怎么发音

expression

US

RAT-uhl its SAY-ber

UK

RAT-uhl its SAY-buh

释义

To threaten another country or group by showing off military power, usually as a warning or to intimidate, without actually attacking. Often used about nations making aggressive statements or actions.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈɹætəɫ/ /ˈɪts/, /ɪts/ /ˈseɪbɝ

英式英语

ɹˈætəl/ /ˈɪts/ /ˈseɪ.bɚ

简化发音

美式

RAT-uhl its SAY-ber

英式

RAT-uhl its SAY-buh

语境中听

The country began to rattle its saber when talks failed.

They rattled their saber to warn neighboring countries.

If the government rattles its saber, people become anxious.

Whenever tensions rise, the leader likes to rattle his saber in front of the media.