"sheer" 怎么发音

word

US

/ˈʃɪɹ/

sheer

UK

/ʃˈiə/

shee-uh

释义

'Sheer' can mean something complete or pure, used for emphasis (e.g., sheer luck, sheer size). It can also describe something very thin and see-through, especially fabric.

IPA 音标

美式英语

/ˈʃɪɹ/

英式英语

/ʃˈiə/

简化发音

美式

sheer

英式

shee-uh

语境中听

It was sheer luck that I found my lost keys.

The mountain has a sheer cliff on one side.

She wore a sheer dress to the party.

The window curtains are so sheer you can see right through them.