"rearguard" 怎么发音

word

US

REER-gard

UK

ree-UH-gahd

释义

A rearguard is the soldiers positioned at the back of an army, protecting it from attacks from behind. It can also mean a group or effort defending or holding on when most others have moved on.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈɹɪəɹˌɡɑɹd

英式英语

ɹˈiəɡɑːd

简化发音

美式

REER-gard

英式

ree-UH-gahd

语境中听

The rearguard protected the army as it retreated.

The general ordered the rearguard to hold the position.

The rearguard suffered heavy losses during the battle.

Their group fought a rearguard action against closing the old library.