侧耳细听 incline one's ear and listen attentively
be all ears for
- 他几乎没有注意听讲些什么, 但当提到工资时, 他却侧耳细听。
- 孩子们愣了一下,互相对望一眼,接着像在侧耳细听。
The boys started, glanced at each other, and then each assumed a listening attitude. - 听众不仅会蓦然凝神,而且还会侧耳细听,更多地寻求你的讲话内容,探询你演讲的原因。
Not only will listeners sit up and take notice, they’ll also listen carefully to find out more about what you just said and why you said it.