n.令人吃惊的回答,听腻了的消息,怨言,严厉的斥责
She gave me an earful about her husband's infidelities.
她滔滔不绝地对我说有关她丈夫外遇的事.
I bet Sue gave you an earful when you got home.
我敢说你到家时休肯定训了你一顿。
They can expect an earful on what the slump is doing economically.
他们将因商业不景气对经济所产生的影响而受到严厉的训斥.