English Dictionary

listen

/ˈlɪs.ən/

verb

(intransitive) To pay attention to a sound or speech. / (intransitive) To expect or wait for a sound, such as a signal. / (intransitive) To accept advice or obey instruction; to agree or assent.

I love to listen to music.

意味（1）

(intransitive) To pay attention to a sound or speech.

Please listen carefully as I explain. I like to listen to music.

意味（2）

(intransitive) To expect or wait for a sound, such as a signal.

You should listen for the starting gun.

意味（3）

(intransitive) To accept advice or obey instruction; to agree or assent.

Listen, the only reason I yelled at you was because I was upset, OK? Good children listen to their parents.

意味（4）

(transitive, archaic) To hear (something or someone), to pay attention to.

'But, sir, lyars ye have lystened, and that hath caused grete debate betwyxte you and me.'