"up the creek" 怎么发音
expression
UP thuh KREEK
UP thuh KREEK
释义
This informal expression means to be in serious trouble or in a difficult situation, usually with no easy way out.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈəp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɹik
英式英语
ˈʌp/ /ðə, ði/ /kɹˈiːk
简化发音
美式
UP thuh KREEK
英式
UP thuh KREEK
语境中听
If we lose our map, we'll be up the creek.
He's really up the creek after forgetting his password.
We're up the creek if the car doesn't start.
After missing the deadline, I was definitely up the creek.