hear
/hɪə/ · /hɪr/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #616 in the learning path
听见；听到
Definitions
v. notice a sound through your ears
听见；听到
v. receive information about something
听说；得知
v. listen formally to evidence or arguments
审理；听取
Example
I can hear birds singing outside my bedroom window.
我能听见卧室窗外的鸟鸣声。
Local councils should hear residents' concerns before making decisions about major changes to public transport.
地方议会在对公共交通作出重大调整前，应听取居民的顾虑。
Collocations
- hear from someone
- hear about something
- hear a case
- hear both sides
Word family
- hearing (n.)
- hearer (n.)
Usage tip
hear强调听见；listen to强调主动听。过去式heard。
FAQ
- What does hear mean?
- notice a sound through your ears receive information about something listen formally to evidence or arguments
- How is hear pronounced?
- UK /hɪə/, US /hɪr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
