hear the grass grow

动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To have an extremely sensitive sense of hearing. idiomatic
    — 1855, Thomas Bulfinch, Bulfinch's Mythology: The Age of Fable, ch. 31 "Northern Mythology", Heimdall is the watchman of the gods. . . . So acute is his ear that no sound escapes him, for he can even hear the grass grow and the wool on a sheep's back.
  2. To hear very well due to being in an exceptionally quiet environment. idiomatic
    — A suburban arena that was so sepulchral you could hear the grass grow.
  3. To be very aware or discerning; to pay attention to every small detail. idiomatic
    — He was quick to appreciate Blankenhorn's engaging personality and intelligent use of his skills. Chief among these was a remarkable ability to keep track of developments—to ‘hear the grass grow’.

词形变化

hears the grass grow present,singular,third-person hearing the grass grow participle,present heard the grass grow participle,past heard the grass grow past
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