"words to that effect" 怎么发音
expression
WURDZ tuhthuh-FEKT or WURDZ tuhthuh-fekt
WURDZ tuhthuh-FEKT
释义
This phrase is used when repeating what someone said without using the exact words, but keeping the same general meaning.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈwɝdz/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət/ /ˈifɛkt/, /əˈfɛkt/, /ɪˈfɛkt
英式英语
wˈɜːdz/ /tˈuː/ /ðˈæt/ /ɪfˈɛkt
简化发音
美式
WURDZ tuhthuh-FEKT or WURDZ tuhthuh-fekt
英式
WURDZ tuhthuh-FEKT
语境中听
He said he was too busy to help, or words to that effect.
The teacher told us to be careful, or words to that effect.
She said it was a great idea, or words to that effect.
He threatened to call the police, or words to that effect.