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Chinese dictionary
strain one's ears to catch what is being said; listen with respectful attention
你有什么意见?我愿洗耳恭听。
Tell me what you think of it, please. I am all ears.
我在一旁洗耳恭听这些人生经验丰富、家庭美满的成功人士发表的“伟论”。
I listened intently to their espousals, which were strongly influenced by their rich life experiences as successful people from blissful families.
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- Note"洗耳恭听" is a polite word, and usually used for inviting people to speak.