"the worse for wear" 怎么发音
expression
thuh WURS fer WAIR
thuh WURS faw WAIR
释义
Used to describe something or someone that looks worn out, damaged, or tired because of age, use, or experience.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɝs/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈwɛɹ
英式英语
ðə, ði/ /wˈɜːs/ /fˈɔː/ /wɛə
简化发音
美式
thuh WURS fer WAIR
英式
thuh WURS faw WAIR
语境中听
This car is the worse for wear after ten years on the road.
My shoes are the worse for wear after the long hike.
She felt the worse for wear after working all night.
That sofa is really the worse for wear—maybe it's time for a new one.