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/ɪə/ · /ɪr/

CEFR level A1Topic HealthWord #685 in the learning path

耳朵

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Definitions

n. One of the organs on your head used for hearing.

耳朵

n. The ability to recognise and distinguish sounds.

辨音能力;听觉

n. The grain-bearing part of a cereal plant, such as wheat.

谷穗

Example

My ears felt cold, so I pulled on a hat.

我的耳朵觉得冷,于是我戴上了帽子。

Regular exposure to loud music can damage the ears and lead to permanent hearing loss.

经常接触高音量音乐可能损伤耳朵,并导致永久性听力损失。

Collocations

  • an ear for music
  • ear infection
  • an ear of wheat
  • ear protection

Usage tip

have an ear for表示善于辨听音乐、语言等。

FAQ

What does ear mean?
One of the organs on your head used for hearing. The ability to recognise and distinguish sounds. The grain-bearing part of a cereal plant, such as wheat.
How is ear pronounced?
UK /ɪə/, US /ɪr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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