Definitions
v. to pay attention to sounds or what someone is saying
听；倾听
v. to take someone's advice or warnings seriously
听从；听取
Example
I listen to music while cooking dinner every evening.
每天晚上做饭时，我都会听音乐。
Local authorities should listen to residents before making decisions that significantly affect their neighbourhoods.
地方政府在作出对社区有重大影响的决定前，应听取居民的意见。
Collocations
- listen to music
- listen carefully
- listen to advice
Word family
- listener (n.)
- listening (n.)
Usage tip
接对象须用listen to；hear侧重听到的结果。
FAQ
- What does listen mean?
- to pay attention to sounds or what someone is saying to take someone's advice or warnings seriously
- How is listen pronounced?
- UK /ˈlɪsən/, US /ˈlɪsən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
