"turn tail" 怎么发音
expression
ˈtɝn/ /ˈteɪɫ
TURN-TAYL
tˈɜːn/ /tˈeɪl
TURN-TAYL
释义
To run away quickly, especially because you are scared or defeated. Often used when someone leaves a situation to avoid trouble or danger.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈtɝn/ /ˈteɪɫ
英式英语
tˈɜːn/ /tˈeɪl
简化发音
美式
TURN-TAYL
英式
TURN-TAYL
语境中听
The rabbit turned tail and ran when it saw the fox.
He turned tail as soon as trouble started.
The soldiers turned tail when they saw the enemy.
When the boss got angry, the interns all turned tail and disappeared.