【问】 The boys were all ears.请问句中的all是什么意思?

【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。

1. 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。

2. 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。

3. 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。

4. 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。

5. While she was waiting for the tinkling of the bell，all nerves，suddenly he stood beforeher.(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。