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)

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