"touch a sore spot" 怎么发音
expression
TUHCH uh SAWR SPAHT
TUCH uh SAW SPOT
释义
To mention or bring up a topic that makes someone uncomfortable, upset, or sensitive because it is a personal or emotional issue.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈtətʃ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsɔɹ/ /ˈspɑt
英式英语
tˈʌtʃ/ /æɪ/ /sˈɔː/ /spˈɒt
简化发音
美式
TUHCH uh SAWR SPAHT
英式
TUCH uh SAW SPOT
语境中听
I'm sorry if I touched a sore spot by asking about your job.
You really touched a sore spot when you mentioned her ex-boyfriend.
The teacher touched a sore spot by talking about the recent test results.
Let's change the subject—I think we've touched a sore spot.