"turn a deaf ear" 怎么发音
expression
TURN uh DEF EER
TURN uh DEF EAR
释义
To deliberately ignore what someone says or refuses to listen, especially when advice, warnings, or complaints are given.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈtɝn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdɛf/ /ˈiɹ/, /ˈɪɹ
英式英语
tˈɜːn/ /æɪ/ /dˈɛf/ /ˈiə
简化发音
美式
TURN uh DEF EER
英式
TURN uh DEF EAR
语境中听
Whenever people warn him about his habits, he turns a deaf ear.
She turned a deaf ear to her friend's advice.
The manager turned a deaf ear to the complaints of employees.
Parents often turn a deaf ear when kids beg for more screen time.