walls have ears
/ˌwɔːlz hæv ˈɪəz/INFORMAL · B2
中文对应完全对应
隔墙有耳
含义
used to warn that someone may be listening
提醒可能有人偷听.
例句
- 1Let's talk about the pay rise outside; walls have ears in this office.
- 2Keep your voice down when you mention the plan: walls have ears.
- 3Don't discuss the surprise in the kitchen, because walls have ears and Mum is next door.
- 4We whispered in the café because walls have ears, and our boss often has lunch there.
- 5Why are you whispering? Do you really think walls have ears in your own flat?
语法
固定的俗语,作完整的分句用:各部分都不变。常跟在 because 或警告语之后。
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