"the exception proves the rule" 怎么发音
expression
thuh ik-SEP-shun PROOVZ thuh rool
thuh ek-SEP-shun proovz thuh rool
释义
This expression means that noticing a rare exception actually helps to show that the normal rule usually applies.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ɪkˈsɛpʃən/ /ˈpɹuvz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹuɫ
英式英语
ðə, ði/ /ɛksˈɛpʃən/ /pɹˈuːvz/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈuːl
简化发音
美式
thuh ik-SEP-shun PROOVZ thuh rool
英式
thuh ek-SEP-shun proovz thuh rool
语境中听
We are open every day except Sunday. The exception proves the rule.
Most children like ice cream, and when one doesn’t, the exception proves the rule.
Everyone must finish the test in one hour. If someone needs more time, the exception proves the rule.
Sarah never drinks coffee, but the exception proves the rule—she had one cup at the party last night.