get your tongue around/round something

相关词: tongue

成语

Definition

  1. To pronounce a word or phrase correctly, especially one that is difficult or unfamiliar.

    正确发出(难读单词或短语)的音;清楚说出

    • I tried to get my tongue around the name of the town, but it was just too difficult.

      我试着正确说出这个城镇的名字,但它实在太难了。

    • This chemical name is really hard to get my tongue around, I always mispronounce it.

      这个化学名称真的很难正确发音,我总是读错。

    • He tried several times, but just couldn't get his tongue around the foreign name.

      他试了好几次,但就是无法正确说出这个外国名字。