"rule of thumb" 怎么发音
expression
ROOL-uhv-THUHM
ROOL-ov-THUM
释义
A general guideline based on practice or experience, not a strict or scientific rule.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈɹuɫ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈθəm
英式英语
ɹˈuːl/ /ˈɒv/ /θˈʌm
简化发音
美式
ROOL-uhv-THUHM
英式
ROOL-ov-THUM
语境中听
A good rule of thumb is to drink eight glasses of water a day.
As a rule of thumb, add salt to taste after cooking.
Use your hand as a rule of thumb to measure portions.
When cooking pasta, my rule of thumb is to boil it for 10 minutes.