单词 | pronounce |
释义 | pronounce —pronounce /prəˈnaʊns/ verb [T] (MAKE SOUND) ↑Verb Endings for pronounce ► B1 to say a word or a letter in a particular way: » How do you pronounce your surname?» She pronounced his name so badly he didn't even recognize it.» Sade, pronounced shah-day, is a singer.Thesaurus+: ↑Ways of speakingThesaurus+: ↑Phonology and phonetics• • • Extra Examples:» Have I pronounced your name correctly?» The year 1705 is usually pronounced seventeen o five.» She pronounced Leicester phonetically as "Ley-ces-ter', but really we say "Lester".» Don't you hate the way she speaks, pronouncing each single consonant so precisely.» The phonetic alphabet shows you how to pronounce unfamiliar words.verb [T] FORMAL (TO STATE) ↑Verb Endings for pronounce ► F0 to say something officially or certainly: » [+ obj + noun/adj ] He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.» The jury pronounced him guilty.» He gazed vacantly while the verdict and sentence were pronounced.» She surveyed the building and pronounced herself pleased with their work.» [+ that] The government pronounced that they are no longer a nuclear state.» "Have I met him?" "You have indeed - I recall you pronounced the man (= said that he was) a fool."» The dessert was tried and pronounced delicious.Thesaurus+: ↑Announcing, informing and stating |
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