listen /ˈlɪsən/ CET4 TEM4 ( listening, listened, listens )

• 1. 

  V-I If you listen to someone who is talking or to a sound, you give your attention to them or it. 听

  例：

  He spent his time listening to the radio.

  他把时间花在了听收音机上。

• 2. 

  listener N-COUNT 听者

  例：

  One or two listeners had fallen asleep while the president was speaking.

  总统讲话时，有一两个听众睡着了。

• 3. 

  V-I If you listen for a sound, you keep alert and are ready to hear it if it occurs. 留心听

  例：

  We listen for footsteps approaching.

  我们侧耳倾听脚步声靠近。

• 4. 

  V-I If you listen to someone, you do what they advise you to do, or you believe them. 听从

  例：

  Anne, you need to listen to me this time.

  安妮，这次你要听我的。

• 5. 

  CONVENTION You say listen when you want someone to pay attention to you because you are going to say something important. 听我说

  例：

  Listen, I finish at one.

  听着，我一点钟结束。