"the ax" 怎么发音

expression

US

ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈæks

thuh AKS

UK

ðə, ði/ /æks

thuh AKS

释义

Literally, "the ax" is a tool with a heavy blade and a long handle used for chopping wood. In idiomatic use, "get the ax" means to lose a job or to be fired.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈæks

英式英语

ðə, ði/ /æks

简化发音

美式

thuh AKS

英式

thuh AKS

语境中听

After the company lost money, some workers got the ax.

Many people worry about getting the ax during hard times.

He was surprised when his boss gave him the ax yesterday.

Rumor has it the whole department might get the ax next month.