earshot

UK //ˈɪə.ʃɒt//US //ˈɪr.ʃɑːt//

词源

源自中古英语，由 'ear'（耳朵）和 'shot'（射击范围）组合而成，字面意思是'耳朵的射程'，最早记录于16世纪。

❶ 指一个人能听到声音的距离范围，通常用于描述某人是否在可以听到对话或声音的范围内。

“She waited until the children were out of earshot before discussing the surprise party.”

（她等到孩子们听不见后才开始讨论惊喜派对的事。）

“The boss spoke in a low voice, ensuring his criticism was out of earshot of other employees.”

（老板压低声音说话，确保他的批评不会被其他员工听到。）

同义词:hearing range, auditory range, sound distance

within earshot — 表示在能够听到的范围内，常用于描述某人或某声音可以被清楚听到的距离。

“Make sure the kids are within earshot when you call them for dinner.”

（叫孩子们吃饭时要确保他们在能听见的范围内。）

out of earshot — 表示超出能听到的范围，常用于描述谈话内容不会被不该听到的人听见。

“They waited until the reporter was out of earshot before continuing their private conversation.”

（他们等到记者听不见后才继续私密谈话。）