"under the gun" 怎么发音
expression
UN-der thuh GUN
UN-duh the GUN
释义
To be in a situation where you feel pressure to do something quickly or well, often because of a deadline or high expectations.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈəndɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡən
英式英语
ˈʌndɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈʌn
简化发音
美式
UN-der thuh GUN
英式
UN-duh the GUN
语境中听
I'm under the gun to finish this report by 5 p.m.
The students were under the gun during the exam.
She feels under the gun to finish her work on time.
I hate being under the gun, but tight deadlines are part of the job.