deaf

deaf as an adder (or a post) completely or extremely deaf.

☞ The traditional deafness of an adder is based on an image in Psalm 58:4: 'the deaf adder that stoppeth her ear'.

dialogue of the deaf: seedialogue.

fall on deaf ears (of a statement or request) be ignored by others.

1990Ellen KuzwayoSit Down and Listen All efforts by her husband to dissuade her from wishing to leave fell on deaf ears.

turn a deaf ear refuse to listen or respond to a statement or request.

词组	deaf
释义	deaf deaf as an adder (or a post) completely or extremely deaf. ☞ The traditional deafness of an adder is based on an image in Psalm 58:4: 'the deaf adder that stoppeth her ear'. dialogue of the deaf: seedialogue. fall on deaf ears (of a statement or request) be ignored by others. 1990Ellen KuzwayoSit Down and Listen All efforts by her husband to dissuade her from wishing to leave fell on deaf ears. turn a deaf ear refuse to listen or respond to a statement or request.
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