"sleeping giant" 怎么发音

expression

US

ˈsɫipɪŋ/ /ˈdʒaɪənt

SLEE-ping JY-uhnt

UK

slˈiːpɪŋ/ /dʒˈaɪənt

slee-PING jy-ANT

释义

A 'sleeping giant' is something or someone very powerful that is currently inactive but could become very strong, important, or dangerous when awakened or activated.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈsɫipɪŋ/ /ˈdʒaɪənt

英式英语

slˈiːpɪŋ/ /dʒˈaɪənt

简化发音

美式

SLEE-ping JY-uhnt

英式

slee-PING jy-ANT

语境中听

China was called a sleeping giant before it became an economic power.

The new team is a sleeping giant in the tournament.

Many people see Africa as a sleeping giant with great potential.

Don’t poke the sleeping giant if you’re not ready for what comes next.