"therein lies the rub" 怎么发音

expression

thair-IN LYZ thuh RUB

释义

This expression means 'that's where the problem is' or 'here is the difficulty in the situation.' It is often used to highlight the main obstacle or issue.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ðɛˈɹɪn/ /ˈɫaɪz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹəb

英式英语

ðeəɹˈɪn/ /lˈaɪz/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈʌb

简化发音

美式

thair-IN LYZ thuh RUB

英式

thair-IN LYZ thuh RUB

语境中听

We want to travel more, but therein lies the rub: we don't have enough money.

He found a new job, but therein lies the rub—it's far from home.

We need more volunteers, and therein lies the rub: no one has time.

People talk about working from home as a dream job, but therein lies the rub—it can get really lonely.