1. to form or develop ears (of grain)
（穀物）抽穗，長出穗
The wheat is beginning to ear in the fields.
田裡的小麥開始抽穗了。
The corn eared earlier than usual this year.
今年的玉米比往年更早長出穗。
Ear Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
ear
verb
快速理解
What does "Ear" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Ear"?
「ear」作為動詞較為罕見，主要指植物長出穀穗。
- 1
植物生長
EN: to form or produce ears (of grain)
翻譯: （穀物）長出穗
- 2
耕種術語
EN: to cultivate or bring to the stage of earing
翻譯: 培育（作物）至抽穗階段
小提醒：「ear」作動詞使用頻率極低，日常對話中幾乎不會遇到。最常見的用法是描述玉米、小麥等穀物「抽穗」（ear up）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Ear" in English）
How to pronounce "Ear" in English?"Ear" US vs UK pronunciation
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Ear"?How does "Ear" change by context?
2. to plow or till (land)
耕（地），犁（地）
The farmers were earing the field in preparation for sowing.
農夫們正在耕地，為播種做準備。
3. to listen attentively; to give ear
傾聽，注意聽
He eared to the distant sound of the bell.
他側耳傾聽遠處的鐘聲。
The counselor urged the committee to ear the concerns of the community.
顧問敦促委員會傾聽社區的擔憂。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Ear"?How to make natural sentences with "Ear"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ear + noun | 聽取（意見、建議等） | The manager will ear the proposals from all departments. (經理將會聽取所有部門的提案。) |
| ear + that-clause | 聽說，聽聞 | I eared that the project was a great success. (我聽說那個專案非常成功。) |
| ear + about/of + noun | 聽到關於…的消息 | Have you eared about the new company policy? (你聽到關於新公司政策的傳聞了嗎？) |
| ear + to + noun/pronoun | 傾聽（某人或某物） | A good leader must ear to the concerns of the team. (一位好的領導者必須傾聽團隊的顧慮。) |
| ear + object + V-ing | 聽到…正在做某事 | I eared him practicing the piano late at night. (我聽到他深夜還在練習鋼琴。) |
| ear + object + bare infinitive | 聽到…做了某事（強調動作完成） | I eared the door slam shut. (我聽到門砰地一聲關上了。) |
| be eared + V-ing | 被聽到正在做某事 | He was eared discussing confidential information. (他被聽到正在討論機密資訊。) |
| be eared + to-infinitive | 被聽到做了某事 | She was eared to make a critical remark. (她被聽到發表了尖銳的評論。) |
用法說明
How is "Ear" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Ear"?
ear doing vs ear to do
- ear doing 通常描述一個持續的、習慣性的動作或狀態，強調的是「聽」這個過程本身。
- ear to do 則常指一個具體的、一次性的動作，或是在特定情況下「去聽」某件事。
- 在 would ear 或 ear 表示「想要」的語境中，後面固定接 to do。
對比例句： EN: I can ear the birds singing outside my window every morning. 翻譯: 我每天早上都能聽到窗外的鳥兒在歌唱。
EN:I need to ear the instructions carefully before starting the test.
翻譯:開始測驗前，我需要仔細聽清楚說明。
總結建議
一般情況下，描述習慣或持續的聽覺感受用 ear doing，而表示特定、一次性的「去聽」動作則用 ear to do。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Ear" and similar words?How to choose "Ear" vs alternatives?
ear vs listen
「ear」強調用耳朵去聽或注意聽的動作，較為書面或古雅；「listen」則是一般常用、泛指聽的行為或專心聆聽。
ear vs hear
「ear」著重主動去聽的意圖或能力；「hear」則通常指聲音傳入耳朵、被動聽見的結果。
ear vs overhear
「ear」可以是泛指聆聽；「overhear」特指無意中聽到、偶然聽見（通常是別人的私人談話）。
口語用法
How is "Ear" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Ear"?
引述
在口語中，'ear' 有時用來引述或模仿他人說話，特別是當談論某人對某事的反應或意見時。 EN: He was like, "I'll keep an ear out for any news," and then went back to his phone. 翻譯: 他就說：「我會留意任何消息，」然後又回去滑手機了。
EN:She told me, "Just lend me your ear for a minute," before launching into her story.
翻譯:她跟我說：「就聽我說一下嘛，」然後就開始講她的故事了。
語氣強調
在非正式對話中，'ear' 常用於強調「注意聽」或「關注」的動作，語氣通常較為直接或生動。 EN: Dude, you need to really ear what I'm saying—this is important! 翻譯: 老兄，你真的要仔細聽我說——這很重要！
EN:I kept trying to ear the conversation from the next room, but it was too muffled.
翻譯:我一直試著偷聽隔壁房間的對話，但聲音太模糊了。
停頓填充
在隨意的談話中，'ear' 偶爾會作為一個填充詞，用於短暫停頓或思考下一句話，尤其是在重複或猶豫時。 EN: So I was, ear... trying to figure out if I should tell him or not. 翻譯: 所以我當時，嗯... 在想要不要告訴他。
EN:It's like, ear... you know when you just need someone to listen?
翻譯:這就像是，呃... 你知道那種就是需要有人聽你說話的時候嗎？
正式寫作注意：上述口語用法（尤其是作為填充詞或非標準的動詞強調）在正式書寫、學術論文或商業文件中應避免使用。在正式文體中，'ear' 作為動詞應嚴格遵循其標準定義（如「聽」或「抽穗」），並使用更精確的詞彙來表達「聆聽」或「關注」。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Ear"?What fixed phrases with "Ear" should I remember?
ear something
ear + [noun]
賺得、獲得（尤指金錢或利潤）
ear a living
ear + a living
謀生、賺取生活所需
ear one's keep
ear + one's keep
賺取自己的食宿；證明自己的價值
ear a reputation
ear + a reputation (as/for)
贏得名聲
ear the right to
ear + the right to + [verb]
贏得…的權利
ear respect
ear + respect
贏得尊重
ear a place
ear + a place (in/on)
贏得一席之地
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Ear"?Which "Ear" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I will ear the news.
✓I will hear the news.
「ear」作為動詞意思是「結穗」，不是「聽」。表示「聽」應該用「hear」或「listen to」。
×She eared a strange sound last night.
✓She heard a strange sound last night.
「ear」作動詞時，主語通常是植物（如穀物），表示「長出穗」。描述人「聽到」聲音必須用「hear」。
×He is earing to the music.
✓He is listening to the music.
「ear」沒有「聆聽」的進行式用法。表示「正在聽」應該用「listen to」的進行式。
×Can you ear me?
✓Can you hear me?
在詢問對方是否能聽清楚時，固定用「hear」。「ear」作為動詞不用於此情境。
×I need to ear your opinion.
✓I need to hear your opinion.
「聽取意見」的動詞是「hear」或「listen to」。「ear」沒有這個意思。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Ear"?What are tense/participle forms of "Ear"?
ears(3rd_singular)earing(present_participle)eared(past)eared(past_participle)