1880, "boll-worm, corn parasite" (corn-ear-worm attested from 1855), from ear (n.2) + worm (n.). Also an old alternative name for "earwig" (from ear (n.1)); from 1881 as "secret counselor." From 1989 as "annoyingly unforgettable pop song or part of a song."
双语例句
1. Her ear, shoulder and hip are in a straight line.
她的耳朵、肩膀和髋部呈一条直线。
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2. Simon finished dialing and clamped the phone to his ear.
西蒙拨完号，把听筒贴在耳边。
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3. She sat on Rossi's knee as he whispered in her ear.
她坐在罗西的膝盖上，听他低声耳语。
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4. Build her up with kindness and a sympathetic ear.
用友善和富有同情心的倾听来重拾她的信心。
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5. Hearing can be affected by ear wax blocking the ear canal.