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hearkenvt. wait for等着。 hearken the end: wait and see; see what time willshow:time will tell等着瞧吧;到以后再看:日久见人心。 △2H.IV.2.4.303 (279):“Prove that ever I dress my-self handsome till thy return—well,hearken theend.”i.e.Wait for the outcome,and then judge myfaithfulness. 看吧,在你回来之前我会不会把自己打扮得漂漂亮亮——好吧,日久见人心。(按: hearken the end 又作hearken a’(= at) the end,hearken = pay attention. inquire。) ~ vi. 1. listen听。 △Shr.4.4.53: “old Gremio is hearke-ning still,” i.e.always listening.葛莱米欧那老头子一直在探听。 2. make inquiries: lie in wait打听:埋伏(准备袭击)。 △Shr.1.2.263 (258):“The youngest daughter,whom you hearken for.”你所打听(又译:你想要弄到手)的那位小女儿。Phrases: hearken after:❶listen to,inquire into倾听,询问。 △Ado.5.1.221 (212):“Hearken after their offence.my lord.”问一问他们犯了什么罪,殿下。 ❷seek for,givecredence to寻求,听信。 △R.III.1.1.53:“But,as I canlearn,/ He hearkens after prophecies and dreams.”但是,据我听说,他相信预言和梦。 hearken for: wait or long for,wait eagerly for thenews of,desire等待,渴望,热切等待…的消息,想望。 △1H.IV.5.4.52: “That ever said I hearkened for your death.”他们说我盼望你死。 |