| 释义 |
listen for (someone or something) listen for (someone or something)To be and remain attentive so as to hear some sound. You listen for Mary's car so we can get in our places to surprise her. Could you please turn down your music? I'm trying to listen for the pizza delivery guy.See also: listenlisten for someone or somethingto try to hear someone or something. I will have to let you in the front door if you come home late. I will listen for you. I am listening for the telephone.See also: listenlisten forv. To listen attentively to hear some sound; wait expectantly to hear something or someone: Listen for the doorbell—the pizza should be here soon.See also: listen |