ear
复数形式
ears
1
耳朵
each of the two body parts that we use for hearing
The ear is a sensory organ located on the sides of the head, responsible for both hearing and maintaining balance. It consists of three main parts: the outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear. The outer ear includes the visible part called the auricle or pinna and the ear canal, which leads to the eardrum. The middle ear contains the eardrum and three tiny bones called the ossicles, which transmit sound vibrations to the inner ear. The inner ear houses the cochlea, a spiral-shaped structure responsible for converting sound into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the brain. In addition to hearing, the ear also plays a crucial role in our sense of balance and spatial orientation.
- He listened attentively with her hand cupped behind her ear.
他专心听着，手捧在耳朵后面。
- My sister covered her ears with earmuffs to stay warm in the winter.
我妹妹用耳罩盖住耳朵以在冬天保持温暖。
- She got her ears pierced at the age of ten.
她在十岁时穿了耳洞。
- The soothing melody played softly, creating a pleasant sensation in her ears.
舒缓的旋律轻柔地播放着，在她的耳朵里创造了一种愉快的感觉。
- The mother gently cleaned her baby's ears with a cotton swab.
母亲用棉签轻轻地清洁了婴儿的耳朵。
2
耳朵, 听力
good hearing
4
耳朵, 注意
attention to what is said