set by the ears

  1. 使争吵不休
    • The mere mention of the subject set the whole company by the ears.
      一提起这个题目, 就引起众人的争吵。
    • Trying to agree where to go on holiday set the family by the ears.
      试图商定去哪里度假, 结果造成了家庭不和。

网络词典

set by the ears

英 ˈʃɛt bɪð ðiːr 美 ˈʃɛt bɪð ðiːr
短语 中文翻译:被告知
同义词: ['heard', 'informed', 'advised', 'informed of']

例句:

  1. 1. He was set by the ears about the new policy change.
    他听到了关于新政策变更的消息。
  2. 2. The news was set by the ears at the breakfast table.
    早餐桌上,这个消息被听到了。
  3. 3. She was set by the ears to go to the concert tonight.
    她被告知今晚去听音乐会。