"roof over" 怎么发音

expression

US

ROOF-oh-ver or RUF-oh-ver

UK

ROOF-oh-vuh

释义

A 'roof over' usually refers to having a place to live or shelter, even if it's basic. It often appears in the phrase 'a roof over one's head' to mean having a home.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈɹuf/, /ˈɹʊf/ /ˈoʊvɝ

英式英语

ɹˈuːf/ /ˈəʊvɐ

简化发音

美式

ROOF-oh-ver or RUF-oh-ver

英式

ROOF-oh-vuh

语境中听

Everyone needs a roof over their head.

They were grateful to have a roof over their heads during the storm.

He works hard to keep a roof over his family's heads.

I don't need much—just a roof over my head and good company.