COCK AN EAR/EYE AT SOMETHING/SOMEBODY - Định nghĩa trong Từ điển tiếng Anh
cock an ear/eye at something/somebody (verb)
Giải nghĩa:
To listen or look attentively or carefully
Ví dụ:
She cocked an ear at the conversation happening in the next room.
cock an ear/eye at something/somebody (verb)
Giải nghĩa:
To raise or tilt in an attempt to hear or see better
Ví dụ:
The dog cocked an ear at the sound of its owner's footsteps.
Cách sử dụng
When someone says "cock an ear/eye at something/somebody," it means to pay attention to that thing or person. It's a way of saying that you should listen or look carefully. For example, if someone says "cock an ear at the door," it means you should listen carefully to see if anyone is coming through the door. Or if someone says "cock an eye at that new painting," it means you should look carefully at the painting to notice its details.
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