earshot
noun /ˈɪəʃɒt/
/ˈɪrʃɑːt/
Idioms Idioms
out of earshot (of somebody/something)
- too far away to hear somebody/something or to be heard
在听力范围之外 - We waited until Ted was safely out of earshot before discussing it.
我们一直等到特德保准听不见时才讨论这事。 - He diplomatically moved out of earshot.
他圆滑地离开了听不见的地方。
- We waited until Ted was safely out of earshot before discussing it.
within earshot (of somebody/something)
- near enough to hear somebody/something or to be heard
在听力范围之内 - As she came within earshot of the group, she heard her name mentioned.
她刚走近到能听见这群人说话声时便听到有人提她的名字。 - He said nothing, for the policeman was still within earshot.
他什么也没说，因为警察还在听得见的范围内。
- As she came within earshot of the group, she heard her name mentioned.