"tools of trade" 怎么发音

expression

US

TOOLZ-uhv-TRADE

UK

TOOLZ-ov-TRADE

释义

'Tools of trade' refers to the equipment, instruments, or items needed to perform a specific job or profession. It can mean literal tools (like a chef’s knife) or essential skills and resources for a job.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈtuɫz/ /ˈəv/ /ˈtɹeɪd

英式英语

tˈuːlz/ /ˈɒv/ /tɹˈeɪd

简化发音

美式

TOOLZ-uhv-TRADE

英式

TOOLZ-ov-TRADE

语境中听

A stethoscope is one of the tools of trade for a doctor.

Painters use brushes and colors as their tools of trade.

A laptop is a key tool of trade for many office workers.

Social skills are part of the tools of trade for a good salesperson.