中英词典查询

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:

  • But then some crabby old folks got on the phone and gave the politicians an earful.
    来自WSJ
  • 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。
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Inside, the Prime Minister received an "earful" from the health professionals.
    来自THETIMES
  • It might be tempting to give the boss an earful if you leave, but the way you quit has an impact on your career.
    来自WSJ