listening

柯林斯词典

listen /ˈlɪsən/ (listening,listened,listens)

• 1. V-I If you listen to someone who is talking or to a sound, you give your attention to them or it. 听

  He spent his time listening to the radio. 他把时间花在了听收音机上。

• 2. listenerN-COUNT 听者

  One or two listeners had fallen asleep while the president was speaking. 总统讲话时，有一两个听众睡着了。

• 3. V-I If you listen for a sound, you keep alert and are ready to hear it if it occurs. 留心听

  We listen for footsteps approaching. 我们侧耳倾听脚步声靠近。

• 4. V-I If you listen to someone, you do what they advise you to do, or you believe them. 听从

  Anne, you need to listen to me this time. 安妮，这次你要听我的。

• 5. CONVENTION You say listen when you want someone to pay attention to you because you are going to say something important. 听我说

  Listen, I finish at one. 听着，我一点钟结束。

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