sound out

• 指通过含蓄或间接的方式探询某人的意见、意图或了解情况。

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of cautiously or indirectly questioning someone to discover their opinion, intentions, or knowledge.

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1. To question cautiouslyinformal

   To try to discover someone's opinions or intentions by asking indirect questions.

   试探

   • I'll sound out the boss about the new project idea.
   • She sounded out her colleagues before making a decision.
   • He tried to sound out his parents about going on a trip.

   同义词approachcanvassfeel outprobepumptest

2. To pronounce clearlyformal

   To speak words slowly and clearly, especially to help someone understand or learn.

   清晰地发音

   • The teacher sounded out each syllable for the students.
   • He sounded out the difficult word letter by letter.
   • She sounded out the instructions to make sure everyone understood.

   同义词articulateenunciatepronounce

   反义词mumbleslur

基本动词sound