"sponge off of" 怎么发音

expression

US

ˈspəndʒ/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈəv

SPUNJ-awf-uhv

UK

spˈʌndʒ/ /ˈɒf/ /ˈɒv

SPUNJ-of-ov

释义

To get money, food, or other support from someone without giving anything back and without making an effort yourself; to live off another person’s generosity.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈspəndʒ/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈəv

英式英语

spˈʌndʒ/ /ˈɒf/ /ˈɒv

简化发音

美式

SPUNJ-awf-uhv

英式

SPUNJ-of-ov

语境中听

He always sponges off of his parents instead of getting a job.

Stop trying to sponge off of your friends and pay your own way.

She doesn’t want to sponge off of anyone; she works hard for her money.

Jake’s been sponging off of his roommate for months and never pays for anything.