"step up to the plate" 怎么发音
expression
STEP-up-tuh-PLAYT
step-UP-tuh-PLATE
释义
To take responsibility for a task or challenge, especially when it is important or difficult. It often implies acting bravely or showing leadership.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈstɛp/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɫeɪt
英式英语
stˈɛp/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /plˈeɪt
简化发音
美式
STEP-up-tuh-PLAYT
英式
step-UP-tuh-PLATE
语境中听
It's time to step up to the plate and help your team.
When the manager was sick, she stepped up to the plate.
John decided to step up to the plate and lead the project.
Nobody wanted to organize the event, so I stepped up to the plate.