核心问题
The boys were all ears. 请问句中的 all 是什么意思？
词典解答
all + (表示身体器官或表情的)名词复数是英语里强调某种性质达到极点的一种语言手段。
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I can't play the piano today; I feel awkward and am all thumbs. (LDCE) 我今天不能弹钢琴;我觉得很笨拙,手指一点儿也不灵活。
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They were all eyes as the presents were opened. (MED) 当礼物打开的时候,他们聚精会神地看着。
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Tell us what happened; we are all ears. (LDCE) 请告诉我们发生了什么事;我们洗耳恭听。
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The countess, all smiles, came down to meet them. (Mis) 伯爵夫人满面笑容，走过去迎接他们。
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While she was waiting for the tinkling of the bell, all nerves, suddenly he stood before her. (Maugham) 正当她极度紧张地等待着铃响的时候，他突然出现在她面前。