/'hɪərɪŋ; `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. 他当着我的面说的这番话.
* 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.

n
[U]
the sense which you use to hear sounds
have good/bad etc hearing
　She has remarkable hearing for a lady of her age.
　a child with a hearing disability
→hard of hearing
[C]
a meeting of a court or special committee to find out the facts about a case
　a court hearing
　a disciplinary hearing
[C usually singular]
an opportunity for someone to explain their actions, ideas, or opinions
　Let's give both sides a fair hearing .
in/within sb's hearing
if you say something in someone's hearing, you say it where they can hear you
　There are some words we don't use in the children's hearing.