"sakes" 怎么发音

word

US

/ˈseɪks/

sayks

UK

/sˈeɪks/

sayks

释义

Sakes is mostly used in the fixed expression 'for God's sake' or 'for goodness' sake' to show annoyance, urgency, surprise, or emphasis. In older or set phrases, it can also be the plural of 'sake', meaning a reason, purpose, or benefit.

IPA 音标

美式英语

/ˈseɪks/

英式英语

/sˈeɪks/

简化发音

美式

sayks

英式

sayks

语境中听

For goodness' sakes, close the door.

They stayed together for the children's sakes.

For our own sakes, we should leave now.

Oh, for heaven's sakes, stop arguing and just sit down.