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词汇 ear-bending
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Definition of ear-bending in English:

ear-bending

noun ˈɪəˌbɛndɪŋ
US informal
  • The action of relating a lengthy or boring anecdote or opinion. Also as a count noun: a prolonged lecture or diatribe, usually addressed to one person.

adjective ˈɪəˌbɛndɪŋ
US informal
  • 1Given to speaking at length, especially in a boring or insistent manner.

  • 2Of sound, especially music: extremely loud; grating, dissonant.

Origin

1930s; earliest use found in Hamilton (Ohio) Evening Journal. From ear + bending
early 20th century (in an earlier sense). From ear + bending.

Definition of ear-bending in US English:

ear-bending

nounˈɪəˌbɛndɪŋ
US informal
  • The action of relating a lengthy or boring anecdote or opinion. Also as a count noun: a prolonged lecture or diatribe, usually addressed to one person.

adjectiveˈɪəˌbɛndɪŋ
US informal
  • 1Given to speaking at length, especially in a boring or insistent manner.

  • 2Of sound, especially music: extremely loud; grating, dissonant.

Origin

1930s; earliest use found in Hamilton (Ohio) Evening Journal. From ear + bending<br>early 20th century (in an earlier sense). From ear + bending.

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