to hear; to catch (the sound of something)
to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to learn of (something)
to get used to hearing
物音を聞き付けた彼女は起き上がった。
Having caught the sound, she sat up.
彼は外の音を聞き付けている。
He is listening for sounds from outside.
この猫は少しの物音でも聞き付けるのが得意だ。
This cat is good at catching even the faintest sound.