hear tell (of)

Related to word: hear

Idiom

Definition

  1. To learn about something through information from another person.

    听说

    • I heard tell they're opening a new restaurant in town.

      我听说他们要在镇上开一家新餐厅。

    • She heard tell of bears in this area.

      她听说这个地区有熊出没。

    • I heard tell that he's retiring, is that true?

      我听说他要退休了,是真的吗?