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tin ear

/tɪn ɪər/

翻译: 缺乏音乐敏感度,无法分辨音高、音准或节奏的细微差别;也比喻对社会信号或微妙含义不敏感。

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/tɪn ɪər/C1informalart
  • zh缺乏音乐敏感度,无法分辨音高、音准或节奏的细微差别;也比喻对社会信号或微妙含义不敏感。

A lack of musical sensitivity or an inability to perceive subtle differences in tone, pitch, or rhythm; also used metaphorically to describe someone who is insensitive to social cues or nuances.

  1. Inability to perceive musical pitchB2informal

    A lack of sensitivity or ability to distinguish musical notes or tones accurately.

    zh音盲

    • He has a tin ear and cannot tell when he sings off-key.
    • Despite years of lessons, she still has a tin ear for harmony.
    • His tin ear made it difficult for him to enjoy classical music.
  2. Lack of social or emotional awarenessC1informal

    An inability to understand or respond appropriately to social cues, moods, or subtle communication.

    zh迟钝

    • He has a tin ear for sarcasm and often takes jokes literally.
    • Her tin ear for office politics got her into trouble.
    • The manager's tin ear for employee concerns created a tense atmosphere.