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earshot

noun
🔊/ˈɪəʃɒt/
🔊/ˈɪrʃɑːt/
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Idioms
out of earshot (of somebody/something)
  1. too far away to hear somebody/something or to be heard在听力范围之外
    • We waited until Ted was safely out of earshot before discussing it.我们一直等到特德保准听不见时才讨论这事。🔊🔊
    • He diplomatically moved out of earshot.他从外交上移开了耳目。
within earshot (of somebody/something)
  1. near enough to hear somebody/something or to be heard在听力范围之内
    • As she came within earshot of the group, she heard her name mentioned.她刚走近到能听见这群人说话声时便听到有人提她的名字。🔊🔊
    • He said nothing, for the policeman was still within earshot.他什么也没说，因为警察还在耳边。