"throw cold water on" 怎么发音
expression
THROH KOHLD WAW-ter ON
th-ROH k-OHLD WAW-tuh ON
释义
To discourage or reduce enthusiasm for an idea, plan, or event, often by expressing doubts or criticism.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈkoʊɫd/ /ˈwɔtɝ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
英式英语
θɹˈəʊ/ /kˈəʊld/ /wˈɔːtɐ/ /ˈɒn
简化发音
美式
THROH KOHLD WAW-ter ON
英式
th-ROH k-OHLD WAW-tuh ON
语境中听
Don't throw cold water on my birthday party ideas.
She always throws cold water on our plans.
His comments threw cold water on the team's enthusiasm.
Sorry, I didn't mean to throw cold water on your idea — I just wanted to point out some challenges.