| 词汇 | not hear of something |
| 释义 | hear of (someone or something)1. To know of someone or something. Last week, I'd never even heard of that actress, and now, I'm seeing her everywhere! 2. To learn of someone or something. Michael has a new girlfriend? Why haven’t I heard of this? 3. To consider something or allow something (to happen). In this usage, the phrase is typically used negatively to emphasize that one will not consider or allow something to happen. A: "I'd like to pay for dinner to thank you for your generosity." B: "I won't hear of it, my boy! You are our guest." My mother wouldn't hear of us going to an out-of-state college. not hear of (something)To be adamant that something does not happen; to refuse to allow something (to happen). A: "I'd like to pay for dinner to thank you for your generosity." B: "I won't hear of it, my boy! You are our guest." My mother wouldn't hear of us going to an out-of-state college. not ˈhear of somethingnot allow something to happen: ‘May I pay for the phone call?’ ‘Don’t be silly! I wouldn’t hear of it!’He won’t hear of his daughter becoming a police officer. He thinks it’s much too dangerous. |
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