"sewed up" 怎么发音

expression

US

SOHD-up

UK

SUHD-up

释义

"Sewed up" means to close something with stitches, like a wound or a piece of fabric. Informally, it can also mean to guarantee or secure something, like a deal or success.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈsoʊd/ /ˈəp

英式英语

sˈəʊd/ /ˈʌp

简化发音

美式

SOHD-up

英式

SUHD-up

语境中听

The nurse sewed up the cut on his arm.

She accidentally tore her dress, but her friend sewed it up for her.

They have the contract sewed up, so no one else can get the job.

Don’t worry, the deal’s sewed up—we’re good to go.