"shrift" 怎么发音

word

US

ˈʃɹɪft

SHRIFT

UK

ʃɹˈɪft

SHRIFT

释义

Shrift is an old-fashioned word for the act of confessing sins to a priest and receiving forgiveness. Today, it is mostly used in expressions like 'short shrift,' meaning quick or little attention.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈʃɹɪft

英式英语

ʃɹˈɪft

简化发音

美式

SHRIFT

英式

SHRIFT

语境中听

The prisoner asked for shrift before his execution.

The king granted him shrift for his sins.

Confession and shrift were important in medieval times.

He got short shrift from his boss after making a mistake.