ear

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NGSL 2kA1

Definitions

n.

The organ of hearing; the ability to recognize and appreciate sounds; the seed-bearing head of a cereal plant.

耳朵;听觉;(谷物的)穗

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
earother
=ear

Common Collocations

  • 1.lend an ear倾听
  • 2.by ear凭耳朵
  • 3.ear canal耳道

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She had an ear for music and could identify the slightest off-key notes.

  • 2.

    The dog's ears perked up at the sound of the doorbell.

  • 3.

    He whispered something in her ear during the meeting.

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