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源自中古英语 'herere',由动词 'hear'(听)加后缀 '-er'(表示人或物)构成,复数形式为 'hearers'。
❶ 指听者或听众,特指那些正在听某人说话或表演的人,常用于描述演讲、布道或音乐会的观众群体。
“The speaker addressed the hearers with great passion.”
(演讲者充满激情地向听众发表讲话。)
“The preacher's message deeply moved his hearers.”
(传教士的信息深深打动了在场的听众。)
captive hearers — 指被迫或不得不听的听众,通常用于描述无法选择离开的场合,如学校讲座或强制会议。
“The students were captive hearers during the long lecture.”
(学生们在这场漫长的讲座中成了不得不听的听众。)