"speakeasies" 怎么发音

word

US

ˈspiˌkiziːz

SPEE-kee-zeez

UK

spˈiːkiːzɪz

spee-KEE-zihz

释义

Speakeasies were secret bars or clubs that sold alcohol illegally, especially in the United States during the Prohibition era (1920s-1930s). Today, the term can also describe bars styled after that time.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈspiˌkiziːz

英式英语

spˈiːkiːzɪz

简化发音

美式

SPEE-kee-zeez

英式

spee-KEE-zihz

语境中听

During Prohibition, people visited speakeasies to drink alcohol secretly.

Many speakeasies had live jazz music and dancing.

Today, some bars try to recreate the atmosphere of old speakeasies.

If you want a unique night out, check out some hidden speakeasies in the city.