| 单词 | hear |
| 释义 | hearhear /hɪr/ ●●● S1 W1 verb (past tense and past participle heard /hɚd/) 1NOTICE SOUNDS/WORDS ETC. [intransitive, transitive not in progressive] to know that a sound is being made, using your ears: I heard footsteps. Grandma doesn’t hear as well as she used to.hear somebody/something doing something We heard some people shouting.hear somebody/something do something No one heard him come in.hear what Did you hear what I said?not hear a word/thing I can’t hear a word you’re saying.2LISTEN TO somebody/something [transitive not usually in progressive] to listen to what someone is saying, music that is playing, etc.: Did you hear the speech on the radio? Jen didn’t wait to hear an answer.hear somebody do something We went to hear Todd’s band play at Mr. B’s.hear what I want to hear what the doctor says.hear somebody/something do something Have you heard Billy sing?3BE TOLD something [intransitive, transitive not usually in progressive] to be told or find out a piece of information: I’ve heard rumors that she’s going to quit.hear (that) I heard that the show’s been canceled. I hear Tom got a job.hear about How did you hear about it?hear something about somebody It’s nice to meet you. I’ve heard a lot about you.hear what/how/who etc. Did you hear what Sam’s latest idea is?be glad/sorry/relieved etc. to hear (that) I’m glad to hear your mother’s feeling better.from what I hear/from what I’ve heard From what I hear (=according to what people have told me), she’s really strict. “Nina quit her job.” “Yeah, so I heard (=I was told this information before).” I’ve heard it said (=heard people say) that animals love you unconditionally.4IN COURT [transitive] law to listen to what is said in a court of law, and make a decision: The case will be heard on July 16. The committee will hear evidence from both sides.5REPORTING [transitive] used for reporting what other people say or do by speaking: You never hear her arguing.be heard to say/remark/complain etc. He was heard to say that the plan would fail.6make yourself heard to speak loudly enough so people can hear you: He had to shout to make himself heard.7somebody has heard it all before used to say that someone has often been told something before so that it is no longer believable or interesting: Don’t bother making excuses! I’ve heard it all before.SPOKEN PHRASES8(do) you hear (me)? said when you are giving someone an order and want to be certain that he or she will obey you: Be home by ten, you hear?9I hear you a)used to say that you understand what someone has told you to do and you will obey him or her: “We have to finish on time.” “Okay, I hear you.” b) (also I heard that!) used to say that you agree strongly with what someone just said: “Sneakers have sure gotten expensive.” “I heard that!”10have not heard the last of somebody used to say that someone or something will cause more problems for you: I’m going to sue him. He hasn’t heard the last of me.11somebody will never hear the end of it used to say that someone will criticize or make jokes about something you have done: If you make a mistake you’ll never hear the end of it.12be hearing things to imagine you can hear a sound when really there is no sound: You must be hearing things. There’s no one there.13somebody can’t hear himself/herself think said when the place where someone is is too noisy: Just be quiet! I can’t even hear myself think.14let’s hear it used when telling someone to say the thing that he or she wants to say: “I was wondering if I could ask a favor.” “Let’s hear it.”15have you heard the one/joke/story about...? used when asking someone if he or she knows a joke: Have you heard the one about the traveling salesman?16let’s hear it for somebody/something! used to say that you think someone or something deserves praise or admiration: Let’s hear it for strong women!17you could hear a pin drop used to say that a place was extremely quiet: You could hear a pin drop when Willis started his speech.18now hear this! old use used to introduce an important official announcement19Hear! Hear! said after a speech or in a meeting when you agree with the person who is speaking[Origin: Old English hieran] → see also hear something through the grapevine at grapevine (1), see also unheard ofWORD CHOICE: hear, listen• Use hear when you mean that a sound comes to your ears: I heard loud music coming from the room next door.• Use listen when you mean you want to hear something and pay attention to it: I was listening to music when the phone rang.hear from somebody phrasal verb1to get a letter, phone call, email, etc. from someone: Have you heard from Francis at all?2to listen to someone giving his or her opinion: We’ll be hearing from Bill after the break.hear of phrasal verb1have heard of somebody/something to know that someone or something exists because you have been told about him, her, or it: Have you ever heard of a band called Big Star?2hear of something to find out about something that has happened or is happening: Well, this is the first I’ve heard of your objections.3hear of somebody to receive news about someone: She went to Europe and that’s the last anyone heard of her.4somebody won’t/wouldn’t hear of it used to say that someone will not accept or allow something: I offered to help, but Dennis wouldn’t hear of it.hear somebody out phrasal verb to listen to all of what someone wants to tell you, without interrupting: I know you’re mad, but hear me out. |
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