拭目倾耳
shì​mù​qīng'ěr

to watch and listen attentively

  • created sense approved 拭目倾耳/拭目傾耳 · shì​mù​qīng'ěr · to watch and listen attentively — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    拭目倾耳 / 拭目傾耳

    shì​mù​qīng'ěr

    to watch and listen attentively

    To watch and listen with focused attention; used to describe waiting with great anticipation and eagerness.

    拭目 (literal) → 拭目 · shì​mù · to wipe one's eyes 倾耳 (literal) → 倾耳/傾耳 · qīng'ěr · to prick up one's ears

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