What would cause the masses to give him a far more sympathetic ear?

什么能使大众更富同情心地听他诉说呢？

Lend a sympathetic ear.

出借一只同情的耳朵。

If you need a sympathetic ear, I am here.

如果你需要谁倾听你的苦处，我在这儿呢。

Build her up with kindness and a sympathetic ear.

用友善和富有同情心的倾听来重拾她的信心。

He tried to give a sympathetic ear to the patient.

他极力怀着同情心倾听患者的叙述。