listen for something phrasal verbphr v LISTENto listen carefully so that you will notice a particular sound 留心听 Listen for the moment when the music changes. 留心听音乐变化的那一瞬间。
listen for • The men at the party were listening for guarantees that they will not be left unprotected.• The minutes dragged while they listened for the first hum of the approaching helicopter.• The first step is listening for the key issues and emotional concerns of community people.• He watches Julio listen for the sound and not hear it.
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