hearing
/ˈhɪərɪŋ; `hɪrɪŋ/ n
1 [U] ability to hear; sense(1) with which sound is perceived 听力; 听觉
Her hearing is poor, ie She is rather deaf. 她的听觉不灵（她耳朵有点背）.
2 [U] distance within which one can hear 听力可以达到的距离
He said so in my hearing, ie in my presence so that I could hear. 他当著我的面说的这番话.
Please keep within hearing (distance), ie stay near enough to hear. 请保持在听得见的距离内.
3 [C]
(a) opportunity to be heard 说话或申辩的机会
be given a fair hearing 获得公平的申辩机会
I never gained a hearing, ie Nobody was willing to listen to me. 我一直没有机会说话（谁也不愿听）.
(b) trial of a case in a lawcourt, esp before a judge without a jury 开审; 审讯; （尤指无陪审团的）听讯
The defendant's family were present at the hearing. 被告家属在审讯时旁听.
4 (idm 习语) hard of hearing => hard1.