"snail's pace" 怎么发音

expression

US

ˈsneɪɫz/ /ˈpeɪs

SNAYLZ PAYS

UK

sneɪlz/ /peɪs

SNAYLZ PAYS

释义

Used to describe a movement or progress that is extremely slow, just like how a snail moves. Often used when something or someone is taking much longer than expected.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈsneɪɫz/ /ˈpeɪs

英式英语

sneɪlz/ /peɪs

简化发音

美式

SNAYLZ PAYS

英式

SNAYLZ PAYS

语境中听

The traffic is moving at a snail's pace this morning.

She finished the test at a snail's pace.

The project is progressing at a snail's pace.

We're moving at a snail's pace—will we ever get there?