"snap to attention" 怎么发音

expression

US

SNAP tuh uh-TEN-shun

UK

snap too uh-TEN-shun

释义

To quickly stand or move into a straight, upright military posture, usually as a response to a command. It can also be used figuratively to describe someone suddenly becoming alert or attentive.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈsnæp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /əˈtɛnʃən

英式英语

snˈæp/ /tˈuː/ /ɐtˈɛnʃən

简化发音

美式

SNAP tuh uh-TEN-shun

英式

snap too uh-TEN-shun

语境中听

The soldiers snap to attention when the officer enters the room.

He snapped to attention as soon as he heard his name called.

The class snapped to attention when the principal walked in.

Whenever the boss calls a meeting, everyone snaps to attention instantly.