"wide berth" 怎么发音

expression

US

ˈwaɪd/ /ˈbɝθ

WYDE BURTH

UK

wˈaɪd/ /bˈɜːθ

WYDE BURTH

释义

To keep a good distance from someone or something, either for safety or to avoid trouble. This is often used in both literal and figurative situations.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈwaɪd/ /ˈbɝθ

英式英语

wˈaɪd/ /bˈɜːθ

简化发音

美式

WYDE BURTH

英式

WYDE BURTH

语境中听

Sailors give rocks a wide berth to avoid accidents.

You should give sick people a wide berth so you don't catch a cold.

The dog is angry, so give it a wide berth.

After our argument, she’s been giving me a wide berth at work.