
hearings
词源
源自中古英语 'heren'(听),最终来自古英语 'hieran',与德语 'hören' 同源。
noun
❶ 听证会,指官方或法律机构为调查或讨论某个问题而举行的正式会议,通常允许公众或相关方发表意见。
“The committee will hold public hearings on the proposed law next week.”
(委员会将于下周就拟议的法律举行公开听证会。)
“Several witnesses testified at the congressional hearings.”
(几位证人在国会听证会上作证。)
❶ 听力或听觉能力,指人或动物感知声音的能力。
“Regular check-ups are important to monitor children's hearings.”
(定期检查对监测儿童的听力很重要。)
“Loud noises can damage your hearings over time.”
(长时间暴露在噪音中会损害你的听力。)
常见短语
public hearings — 公开听证会,指向公众开放的正式会议,通常用于讨论或调查重要议题。
“The city council held public hearings to discuss the new zoning laws.”
(市议会举行了公开听证会,讨论新的分区法规。)
confirmation hearings — 确认听证会,特指美国参议院对总统提名的官员候选人进行的审查会议。
“The Supreme Court nominee faced tough questions during the confirmation hearings.”
(最高法院提名人在确认听证会上面对了尖锐的问题。)