"shore up" 怎么发音

expression

US

SHOR-up

UK

SHAW-up

释义

To make something stronger or provide support, especially something that is weak or needs help to stay stable. It can refer to physical structures or less tangible things like systems or organizations.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈʃɔɹ/ /ˈəp

英式英语

ʃˈɔː/ /ˈʌp

简化发音

美式

SHOR-up

英式

SHAW-up

语境中听

The workers used boards to shore up the damaged wall.

They want to shore up the old bridge before winter.

The government is trying to shore up the economy.

We had to shore up our plans after the unexpected delay.