prick up _ ears

口语·描述突然关注某事
例句
She pricked up her ears when she heard her name mentioned in the conversation.
典故来源 源自动物(如狗、马)竖起耳朵警觉地听声音,比喻人突然集中注意力。

📖 习语词汇解析

习语中的关键英语词汇

prick [prɪk]
vt.& vi. 刺,扎,戳;刺伤,刺痛; n. 刺,扎;刺伤,刺痛;尖形器具;
ears
abbr. 电声额定系统(Electro-Acoustic Rating System)

🔤 同首字母习语

put paid to
彻底结束;打消;搞定
play fast and loose
玩弄花招,不守规矩或不诚实对待某人或某事
pen and ink
书写材料
put yourself in someones shoes
设身处地地理解对方的处境
play it by ear
凭感觉行事
piping hot
非常热的,刚刚做好的
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