"take a swipe at" 怎么发音

expression

TAYK-uh-SWYP-at

释义

To criticize or attack someone, often indirectly or with a quick remark. It can also mean to physically try to hit someone, but is most used for verbal criticism.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈswaɪp/ /ˈæt

英式英语

tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /swˈaɪp/ /ˈæt

简化发音

美式

TAYK-uh-SWYP-at

英式

TAYK-uh-SWYP-at

语境中听

She took a swipe at her coworker's idea during the meeting.

The article takes a swipe at the government's policies.

He tried to take a swipe at me but missed.

Every time he opens his mouth, he takes a swipe at someone.