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overhear

/oʊvərˈhɪr/ American
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  • v. 无意中听到, 偷听到
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Definition
  • v. to hear what someone else is saying without them knowing
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Example
I didn't mean to overhear your conversation in the hallway.
我不是故意要偷听你在走廊里的谈话。
Word familyhear-
n.
hearingL3
v.
hearL1
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