"what's eating" 怎么发音

expression

US

WUHTS EE-ting

UK

WOTS EE-ting

释义

This is an informal expression used to ask what is bothering or upsetting someone. It means you notice something is wrong and want to know what the problem is.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈhwəts/, /ˈwəts/ /ˈitɪŋ

英式英语

wɒts/ /ˈiːtɪŋ

简化发音

美式

WUHTS EE-ting

英式

WOTS EE-ting

语境中听

What's eating you? You look upset.

He won't say what's eating him, but he seems sad.

Can you tell me what's eating her?

You’ve been quiet all day—what’s eating you?