"waste of breath" 怎么发音
expression
WAYST-uhv-BRETH
WAYST-ov-BRETH
释义
Trying to talk to someone or convince them about something when you know it will not make a difference; talking with no effect.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈweɪst/ /ˈəv/ /ˈbɹɛθ
英式英语
wˈeɪst/ /ˈɒv/ /bɹˈɛθ
简化发音
美式
WAYST-uhv-BRETH
英式
WAYST-ov-BRETH
语境中听
Trying to explain to him was a waste of breath.
It's a waste of breath to argue with her.
Don’t waste your breath telling me what to do.
Honestly, it's just a waste of breath trying to change his mind.