"up against" 怎么发音
expression
ˈəp/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
UH-puh-GAYNST or uh-GENST
ˈʌp/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
UP-uh-GENST
释义
To be faced with a difficult problem, opponent, or situation; to be in direct competition or conflict with someone or something.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈəp/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
英式英语
ˈʌp/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
简化发音
美式
UH-puh-GAYNST or uh-GENST
英式
UP-uh-GENST
语境中听
We're up against a tight deadline at work.
The team is up against a strong opponent in the final.
She is up against some tough choices.
Whenever we're up against big problems, we stick together.