"the thing of it" 怎么发音

expression

US

thuh THING-uhv-it

UK

thuh THING-ov-it

释义

This informal expression introduces the main point, reason, or issue in a discussion, often emphasizing what truly matters or what makes a situation difficult.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈθɪŋ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt

英式英语

ðə, ði/ /θˈɪŋ/ /ˈɒv/ /ˈɪt

简化发音

美式

thuh THING-uhv-it

英式

thuh THING-ov-it

语境中听

The thing of it is, I just don't have enough time.

The thing of it is, nobody told me about the change.

The thing of it is, the job is much harder than I expected.

I wish I could come, but the thing of it is, I have to work late tonight.