earful
[ˈɪrfʊl]
n.
令人吃惊的回答;
听腻了的消息;
怨言;
严厉的斥责;
例句:
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But then some crabby old folks got on the phone and gave the politicians an earful.
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I bet Sue gave you an earful when you got home.
我敢说你到家时休肯定训了你一顿。
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She gave me an earful about her husband's infidelities.
她滔滔不绝地对我说有关她丈夫外遇的事.
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They can expect an earful on what the slump is doing economically.
他们将因商业不景气对经济所产生的影响而受到严厉的训斥.
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Inside, the Prime Minister received an "earful" from the health professionals.
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It might be tempting to give the boss an earful if you leave, but the way you quit has an impact on your career.
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