"set great store by" 怎么发音

expression

US

SET GRAYT STOR BY

UK

set GRAYT STAW by

释义

To consider something very important or valuable; to give a lot of attention, trust, or respect to something.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈsɛt/ /ˈɡɹeɪt/ /ˈstɔɹ/ /ˈbaɪ

英式英语

sˈɛt/ /ɡɹˈeɪt/ /stˈɔː/ /bˈaɪ

简化发音

美式

SET GRAYT STOR BY

英式

set GRAYT STAW by

语境中听

She sets great store by honesty in her relationships.

Our boss sets great store by arriving on time.

Many people set great store by education for their children.

I wouldn't set great store by what he says—he tends to exaggerate.