"wowser" 怎么发音

word

US

ˈwaʊzə(ɹ)

WOW-zer

UK

wˈaʊzɐ

WOW-zuh

释义

A wowser is a person who is very strict about moral behavior, especially someone who criticizes others for doing things they think are wrong, like drinking alcohol or behaving in a relaxed way. Used most commonly in Australia and New Zealand.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈwaʊzə(ɹ)

英式英语

wˈaʊzɐ

简化发音

美式

WOW-zer

英式

WOW-zuh

语境中听

He is such a wowser; he never lets us have any fun.

Nobody likes a wowser at a party.

My aunt is a real wowser about drinking.

Don't be such a wowser—just enjoy the celebration!