词组 | hear of |
释义 | Phr V hear of hears, hearing, heard have/had heard of sb/sth (always in perfect tenses) to know a little about someone or something because you have read, seen, or been told something about them beforeoften negativeI'd never even heard of him.It's a tiny country that most people have never heard of.We'd heard of one another but had never met. not hear of sth or not hear of sb doing sth (always negative; never in continuous tenses) not to allow something, or not to allow someone to do somethingShe'd wanted to go to a late-night concert but her mother wouldn't hear of it. hear of (someone or something)1. To know of someone or something. Last week, I'd never even heard of that actress, and now, I'm seeing her everywhere! 2. To learn of someone or something. Michael has a new girlfriend? Why haven’t I heard of this? 3. To consider something or allow something (to happen). In this usage, the phrase is typically used negatively to emphasize that one will not consider or allow something to happen. A: "I'd like to pay for dinner to thank you for your generosity." B: "I won't hear of it, my boy! You are our guest." My mother wouldn't hear of us going to an out-of-state college. hear of someone or somethingto learn of the existence of someone or something. Did you ever hear of such a thing? I have heard of Sharon Wallace and I would like to meet her. hear ofBe informed about, as in I'd never heard of that jazz singer before, but she was very good. [Late 1500s] Also see not have it (hear of it). hear ofv. 1. To know of the existence of someone or something: Have you ever heard of this basketball player? 2. To receive news about something or someone: This is the first I've heard of your decision. She was last heard of somewhere abroad. 3. To consider, permit, or consent to something. Used only in the negative: I won't hear of your going! |
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