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词汇 lend an ear
释义
Idiom
lend an ear (to someone)
Theme: LISTENING
to listen to someone.
Lend an ear to John. Hear what he has to say.I'd be delighted to lend an ear. I find great wisdom in everything John has to say.
Idiom
lend an ear
to listen carefully and in a friendly way to someone, especially someone who is telling you about a problem.
If you have any problems, go to Claire. She'll always lend a sympathetic ear.
idiomlend an earto give someone the opportunity to tell you their ideas, feelings etc, especially if no one else will listen to them:An important part of a family doctor's job is to lend a sympathetic ear to patients who just want to talk.Every month Mayor Dudley opens his office doors to lend an ear to ordinary citizens for an hour or so.

lend an ear (to one)

To listen to one, especially when they are discussing a problem. Sorry I'm late, I had to lend an ear to Jane. She's been going through a lot lately. Thank you for lending an ear, I feel much better now that I've gotten that off my chest. Please lend an ear to Ian, who will be giving us an update about the last quarter.

lend an ear

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lend a sympathetic ear

If you lend an ear or lend a sympathetic ear to someone or their problems, you listen to them carefully and with concern. My mother was always willing to lend an ear and offer what advice she could. My colleagues lent a sympathetic ear to my complaints but could do nothing to help.

lend an ear (or your ears)

listen to someone sympathetically or attentively.

lend an ˈear (to somebody/something)

listen to what somebody is telling you: He’s a good friend. He’s always ready to lend a sympathetic ear.
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