"squib" 怎么发音

word

US

skwɪb

skwib

UK

skwˈɪb

SKWIB

释义

A 'squib' is a small firework with a sudden, weak bang; it also refers to a short, witty or satirical piece of writing. In film, it can mean a small device that simulates a gunshot.

IPA 音标

美式英语

skwɪb

英式英语

skwˈɪb

简化发音

美式

skwib

英式

SKWIB

语境中听

The squib made a small popping sound when it went off.

He wrote a funny squib about the election.

In action movies, a squib is used to create fake bullet wounds.

The fireworks show was a bit of a damp squib—nothing exciting happened.