"whatever floats your boat" 怎么发音

expression

US

wuh-TEV-er floats yor boat

UK

wot-EV-uh floatz yaw boat

释义

This informal expression means 'whatever makes you happy' or 'do as you like.' It's used to show you accept someone’s preference, even if you don’t have the same opinion.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˌhwəˈtɛvɝ/, /ˌwəˈtɛvɝ/ /ˈfɫoʊts/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈboʊt

英式英语

wɒtˈɛvɐ/ /flˈəʊts/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈəʊt

简化发音

美式

wuh-TEV-er floats yor boat

英式

wot-EV-uh floatz yaw boat

语境中听

- Do you want tea or coffee? - Whatever floats your boat.

Wear a yellow shirt if whatever floats your boat.

- I like pineapple on pizza. - Whatever floats your boat!

You want to watch cartoons at midnight? Whatever floats your boat.