pronounce
v
1 [Tn] make the sound of (a word or letter) (in a particular way) 發(fā)(詞或字母)的音
People pronounce the word differently in this part of the country. 在國內(nèi)這一地區(qū), 這個單詞的發(fā)音不同.
How do you pronounce p-h-l-e-g-m? Look up `phlegm' in the dictionary if you don't know. 怎樣念p-h-l-e-g-m這個詞? 你要是不會念, 可查詞典中phlegm的注音.
The `b' in `debt' is not pronounced. debt中的b不發(fā)音.
2
(a) [Tn, Tn.pr, Tf, Cn.a]
declare or announce (sth) esp formally, solemnly or officially 宣稱, 宣布(某事物)(尤指正式地、 鄭重地或以官方形式)
pronounce judgement on the issue 宣布對這一問題的判決
The doctors pronounced him to be/that he was no longer in danger. 醫(yī)生宣稱他已脫離危臉.
(b) [Cn.a esp passive 尤用於被動語態(tài)]
declare (sth) as a consideredopinion 斷言(某事物); 表示
The dinner was pronounced excellent by all the guests. 所有的客人都說這頓飯好極了.
She pronounced herself satisfied with the results. 她對那結(jié)果表示滿意.
3 [Ipr]
(a) ~ for/against sb/sth(law 律) pass judgement in court in favour of/against sb/sth 判決有利於[不利於]某人[某事物]
The judge pronounced against her appeal. 法官駁回了她的上訴請求.
The inquiry pronounced for the protesters against the scheme. 調(diào)查結(jié)果斷定反對這一方案者獲勝.
(b) ~ on/upon sth express one's opinion on sth, esp formally 就某事物發(fā)表意見; (尤指)正式表態(tài)
The minister was asked to pronounce on the proposed new legislation. 要求部長對提出的新法案表態(tài).