一分钟英语
四个包含单词 “ear” 的短语
内容简介
耳朵是负责听觉、感知声音的器官。正因如此，许多与 “ear” 相关的短语都与 “听” 或 “声音” 有关。比如，“music to one's ears” 就被用来比喻 “令人开心的好消息”，因为好消息 “就像音乐一样动听”；“lend an ear” 则表示 “聆听，倾听”，就像在说 “把我的一只耳朵借给你，尽情倾诉吧”。看视频，学习四个包含单词 “ear” 的短语。
用法总结
1. “Music to one's ears” 令人开心的好消息
We're getting a pay rise? That's music to my ears!
When I heard we'd all passed our exams, it was music to my ears.
2. “Play it by ear” 见机行事
We don't have a schedule for the trip. We're just going to play it by ear.
Jackie likes to plan things. He doesn't like playing it by ear.
3. “Lend an ear” 聆听，倾听
You look upset. Do you want me to lend an ear?
Ann is the kind of friend who always lends an ear when you need one.
4. “Up to one's ears” 忙得不可开交
I can't go out tonight – I'm up to my ears in work!
The Public Relations team are up to their ears in handling the issue.