英语词汇“keenness”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Example Sentences

Adjective When you've been trying to remember something and you suddenly remember it, the mental pleasure is keen. —

Ian Frazier, Atlantic, October 2004 Indeed, tobacco processors were keen to promote variety even further by saturating and mixing the cut and spun leaf with a miscellany of spices … —

Simon Schama, The Embarrassment of Riches, 1988 But Mary wasn't keen on braving the Athens streets alone so Magnus went instead; Mary would do a museum in the morning. —

John le Carré, A Perfect Spy, 1986 That he took a keen interest in scientific navigation is indicated by his keeping a daybook or journal (which has not survived), and by making an honest effort to determine longitude. —

Samuel Eliot Morison, The European Discovery of America, 1971 The keen clear wind swept in on his left cheek, and as he bore on the helm so the Sophie answered, quicker and more nervous than he had expected. —

Patrick O'Brian, Master and Commander, 1970 Planting himself squarely before the two tall cowboys who were standing, he looked straight into their lean, bronzed faces. He spared a full moment for that keen cool gaze before he spoke. —

Zane Grey, Desert Gold, 1913 She's a very keen observer of the political world. pilots with especially keen eyesight Verb mourners keening at a funeral victims of the disaster have been keening for weeks about the slowness of governmental aid Noun the loud keens of the widows were heard throughout the war-ravaged city See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Lymarenko and his unit, which is part of the Zaporizhzhia Territorial Defense Force, are training in the region and keen to fight here. —

Serhii Korolchuk, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2023 Lymarenko and his unit, which is part of the Zaporizhzhia Territorial Defense Force, are training in the region and keen to fight here. —

Steve Hendrix And Serhii Korolchuk, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Feb. 2023 As the new Defender has a less rugged but more refined passenger-car-style monocoque chassis, Sir Jim, a keen fisherman, adventurer and collector of old Land Rovers, figured that there would still be a market for a simple, tough and affordable 4×4. —

Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2023 And some members of the Republican caucus seemed keen to highlight the distinctions between the thoughtful, unity-emphasizing Biden and their own party’s shameful descent. —

CNN, 8 Feb. 2023 Executive chef Denis Gamard hails from Nîmes near Montpellier and has become a keen student of Niçois flavors and ingredients since moving to Nice. —

Chrissie Mcclatchie, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2023 These are the companies that appeal to bartender newbies and seasoned veterans alike, respected for their durability and keen design. —

Mark Stock, Men's Health, 1 Feb. 2023 In season 2, Tracy Oliver's terrific comedy about four friends in the titular NYC neighborhood elevates its keen wit, engrossing relationship drama, and sly cultural commentary with even more confidence. —

Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 1 Feb. 2023 But as devoted Kardashian acolytes and keen jewelry observers alike already know, this wasn't Kiki's first rodeo. —

Leena Kim, Town & Country, 31 Jan. 2023

Verb

Sevilla, also keen on Otamendi, is still an unlikely candidate to go down—a fate that would see its global status suffer a hefty blow. —

Henry Flynn, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022 How to claim $1,000 first-bet insurance Marylanders can get into the action at BetMGM, with sports bettors keen on signing up and making the most of the $1,000 first-bet insurance welcome bonus. —

Catena Media, oregonlive, 28 Nov. 2022 The ensuing delays have tempted companies initially keen on a Dallas address to look elsewhere. —

Dallas News, 14 Feb. 2022 Priya Kansara leads as Ria, a daydreamer and keen martial artist who aspires to become a stuntwoman. —

Thomas Page, CNN, 27 Jan. 2023 Instead, the country cleaved into the people who were concerned about Covid and keen to reduce its spread and the people who thought the cure — school closures and the like — was substantially worse than the disease. —

Helen Branswell, STAT, 27 Dec. 2022 Still work-appropriate, these wide-leg pants from Anne Klein come in a taupe color that will blend in when presenting in front of the execs, but will also leave your keen-on-fashion co-workers smiling with pride. —

Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 13 Jan. 2023 The story strains to be as big as Hollywood, Altmanesque with dialogue and mishaps, keen on the power of mixed fates, people falling from grace, ascending to the heights of fame, or one and then the other. —

K. Austin Collins, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2022 Caves and skylights on Mars and the moon have recently attracted the attention of researchers keen on finding the best places to build extraterrestrial habitats (as well as those looking for extraterrestrial — likely microbial — life). —

Discover Magazine, 5 May 2015

Noun

For those keen to explore the country deeper and differently, Vinho Verde awaits. —

Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2023 For those keen on camping, this portable, self-inflating tent is designed to be water- and weather-resistant. —

Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 9 Jan. 2023 All three species are, in fact, powerful stimulants, and, as such, have long attracted those keen to enjoy their attributes. —

Wade Davis, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2022 This historic city on the country's southeast coast not only has one of the most beautiful castles in Scandinavia but is also ideal for those keen on outdoor adventure. —

Joe Minihane, CNN, 8 Nov. 2022 The Ravens have a hole at wide receiver but a front office keen on preserving its draft capital. —

Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun, 20 Oct. 2022 The appeal of eating these foods outdoors is partly about smell: A hot dog smothered in onions benefits from a bit of outdoor breeze to carry the onion smell away and keep your appetite keen. —

Bee Wilson, WSJ, 3 Sep. 2022 Speaking of those keen on harming the former Mrs. Fred Waterford, Mayday has come through for June. —

Matt Cabral, EW.com, 22 Sep. 2022 Pitbulls were once popular, especially among those keen on dog fights. —

Niharika Sharma, Quartz, 13 Sep. 2022 See More

单词	keenness
释义	keen 1 of 3 adjective ˈkēn 1 a : intellectually alert : having or characteristic of a quick penetrating mind a keen student a keen awareness of the problem also : shrewdly astute a keen assessment b : extremely sensitive in perception keen eyes a keen sense of smell c : sharply contested keen competition keen debate 2 a(1) : showing a quick and ardent responsiveness : enthusiastic a keen swimmer (2) : eager was keen to begin b of emotion or feeling : intense the keen delight in the chase—F. W. Maitland 3 : wonderful, excellent a keen idea 4 a : having a fine edge or point : sharp a knife with a keen blade b : affecting one as if by cutting keen sarcasm c : pungent to the sense a keen scent keenly adverb keenness ˈkēn-nəs noun keen 2 of 3 verb keened; keening; keens intransitive verb 1 a : to make a loud and long cry of sorrow : to lament with a keen b : to make a sound suggestive of a loud cry of sorrow a keening siren 2 : to lament, mourn, or complain loudly transitive verb : to utter with a loud wailing voice or wordless cry keened our sorrow—Punch keener noun keen 3 of 3 noun : a lamentation for the dead uttered in a loud wailing voice or sometimes in a wordless cry Phrases keen on : very enthusiastic or excited about wasn't keen on going Synonyms Adjective acute delicate fine perceptive quick sensitive sharp Verb beef bellyache bitch bleat carp caterwaul complain crab croak fuss gripe grizzle grouch grouse growl grumble grump holler inveigh kick kvetch maunder [chiefly British] moan murmur mutter nag repine scream squawk squeal wail whimper whine whinge [British] yammer yawp yaup yowl Noun groan howl lament lamentation moan plaint wail See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective When you've been trying to remember something and you suddenly remember it, the mental pleasure is keen. —Ian Frazier, Atlantic, October 2004 Indeed, tobacco processors were keen to promote variety even further by saturating and mixing the cut and spun leaf with a miscellany of spices … —Simon Schama, The Embarrassment of Riches, 1988 But Mary wasn't keen on braving the Athens streets alone so Magnus went instead; Mary would do a museum in the morning. —John le Carré, A Perfect Spy, 1986 That he took a keen interest in scientific navigation is indicated by his keeping a daybook or journal (which has not survived), and by making an honest effort to determine longitude. —Samuel Eliot Morison, The European Discovery of America, 1971 The keen clear wind swept in on his left cheek, and as he bore on the helm so the Sophie answered, quicker and more nervous than he had expected. —Patrick O'Brian, Master and Commander, 1970 Planting himself squarely before the two tall cowboys who were standing, he looked straight into their lean, bronzed faces. He spared a full moment for that keen cool gaze before he spoke. —Zane Grey, Desert Gold, 1913 She's a very keen observer of the political world. pilots with especially keen eyesight Verb mourners keening at a funeral victims of the disaster have been keening for weeks about the slowness of governmental aid Noun the loud keens of the widows were heard throughout the war-ravaged city See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Lymarenko and his unit, which is part of the Zaporizhzhia Territorial Defense Force, are training in the region and keen to fight here. —Serhii Korolchuk, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2023 Lymarenko and his unit, which is part of the Zaporizhzhia Territorial Defense Force, are training in the region and keen to fight here. —Steve Hendrix And Serhii Korolchuk, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Feb. 2023 As the new Defender has a less rugged but more refined passenger-car-style monocoque chassis, Sir Jim, a keen fisherman, adventurer and collector of old Land Rovers, figured that there would still be a market for a simple, tough and affordable 4×4. —Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2023 And some members of the Republican caucus seemed keen to highlight the distinctions between the thoughtful, unity-emphasizing Biden and their own party’s shameful descent. —CNN, 8 Feb. 2023 Executive chef Denis Gamard hails from Nîmes near Montpellier and has become a keen student of Niçois flavors and ingredients since moving to Nice. —Chrissie Mcclatchie, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2023 These are the companies that appeal to bartender newbies and seasoned veterans alike, respected for their durability and keen design. —Mark Stock, Men's Health, 1 Feb. 2023 In season 2, Tracy Oliver's terrific comedy about four friends in the titular NYC neighborhood elevates its keen wit, engrossing relationship drama, and sly cultural commentary with even more confidence. —Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 1 Feb. 2023 But as devoted Kardashian acolytes and keen jewelry observers alike already know, this wasn't Kiki's first rodeo. —Leena Kim, Town & Country, 31 Jan. 2023 Verb Sevilla, also keen on Otamendi, is still an unlikely candidate to go down—a fate that would see its global status suffer a hefty blow. —Henry Flynn, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022 How to claim $1,000 first-bet insurance Marylanders can get into the action at BetMGM, with sports bettors keen on signing up and making the most of the $1,000 first-bet insurance welcome bonus. —Catena Media, oregonlive, 28 Nov. 2022 The ensuing delays have tempted companies initially keen on a Dallas address to look elsewhere. —Dallas News, 14 Feb. 2022 Priya Kansara leads as Ria, a daydreamer and keen martial artist who aspires to become a stuntwoman. —Thomas Page, CNN, 27 Jan. 2023 Instead, the country cleaved into the people who were concerned about Covid and keen to reduce its spread and the people who thought the cure — school closures and the like — was substantially worse than the disease. —Helen Branswell, STAT, 27 Dec. 2022 Still work-appropriate, these wide-leg pants from Anne Klein come in a taupe color that will blend in when presenting in front of the execs, but will also leave your keen-on-fashion co-workers smiling with pride. —Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 13 Jan. 2023 The story strains to be as big as Hollywood, Altmanesque with dialogue and mishaps, keen on the power of mixed fates, people falling from grace, ascending to the heights of fame, or one and then the other. —K. Austin Collins, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2022 Caves and skylights on Mars and the moon have recently attracted the attention of researchers keen on finding the best places to build extraterrestrial habitats (as well as those looking for extraterrestrial — likely microbial — life). —Discover Magazine, 5 May 2015 Noun For those keen to explore the country deeper and differently, Vinho Verde awaits. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2023 For those keen on camping, this portable, self-inflating tent is designed to be water- and weather-resistant. —Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 9 Jan. 2023 All three species are, in fact, powerful stimulants, and, as such, have long attracted those keen to enjoy their attributes. —Wade Davis, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2022 This historic city on the country's southeast coast not only has one of the most beautiful castles in Scandinavia but is also ideal for those keen on outdoor adventure. —Joe Minihane, CNN, 8 Nov. 2022 The Ravens have a hole at wide receiver but a front office keen on preserving its draft capital. —Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun, 20 Oct. 2022 The appeal of eating these foods outdoors is partly about smell: A hot dog smothered in onions benefits from a bit of outdoor breeze to carry the onion smell away and keep your appetite keen. —Bee Wilson, WSJ, 3 Sep. 2022 Speaking of those keen on harming the former Mrs. Fred Waterford, Mayday has come through for June. —Matt Cabral, EW.com, 22 Sep. 2022 Pitbulls were once popular, especially among those keen on dog fights. —Niharika Sharma, Quartz, 13 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective and Noun Middle English kene brave, sharp, from Old English cēne brave; akin to Old High German kuoni brave Verb Irish caoinim I lament, weep First Known Use Adjective 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4a Verb 1845, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a Noun 1830, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing keen (as) keen as mustard keen ear good/keen/sharp eye mad keen on peachy keen keen/sharp eye keen on (as) keen as mustard keen ear good/keen/sharp eye mad keen on peachy keen keen/sharp eye keen on See More Kids Definition keen 1 of 3 adjective ˈkēn 1 : having a sharp edge or point a keen knife 2 : seeming to cut or sting a keen wind 3 : full of enthusiasm keen about baseball 4 a : having or showing mental sharpness a keen mind b : very sensitive (as in seeing or hearing) keen eyesight 5 : very nice : wonderful gee, that's keen keenly adverb keenness ˈkēn-nəs noun keen 2 of 3 verb : to mourn in a loud wailing voice keen 3 of 3 noun : a mourning for the dead with loud wails keenness noun 1 as in bitterness a harsh or sharp quality the keenness of the knife should tell you that it was sharpened recently a writer famous for the keenness of her wit Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance bitterness acerbity acuteness bite edge poignancy poignance severity sharpness roughness pungency harshness acidity acridity spice asperity acrimony severeness tartness acridness tang acidness shrillness pointedness punch virulence acrimoniousness ginger maliciousness vitriol raucousness thorniness cattiness Antonyms & Near Antonyms softness gentleness mildness kindliness 2 as in enthusiasm urgent desire or interest was looking forward to his birthday party with the keenness of a youngster Synonyms & Similar Words enthusiasm thirst eagerness appetite excitement hunger impatience desirousness ardor ambition passion zeal avidity lust avidness alacrity readiness quickness willingness zest warmth gusto fervency appetence appetency amenability Antonyms & Near Antonyms indifference unconcern nonchalance apathy insouciance casualness aloofness detachment impassivity languor lukewarmness languidness halfheartedness See More 3 as in intelligence exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters had the financial keenness to know that the stock was overvalued Synonyms & Similar Words intelligence wit insight acumen astuteness shrewdness intellect wisdom canniness sense hardheadedness knowingness clear-sightedness sharpness sagacity caginess perceptiveness perceptivity perception cunning discernment foxiness reason cageyness wiliness percipience artfulness sagaciousness subtlety slyness sapience guile subtleness deviousness slickness sneakiness craftiness brain(s) gray matter craft sageness artifice Antonyms & Near Antonyms ingenuousness naiveté naïveté simplicity guilelessness naivete greenness simplemindedness unworldliness naiveness artlessness simpleness innocence unsophistication slowness obtuseness stupidity foolishness fatuity dumbness witlessness density senselessness mindlessness vacuity stupidness oafishness brainlessness doltishness dopiness half-wittedness See More 4 as in sensitiveness the state or quality of being able to sense slight impressions or differences there's an enhanced keenness of hearing that young mothers seem to develop Synonyms & Similar Words sensitiveness sensitivity perceptiveness perceptivity acuteness acuity accuracy sharpness exactness delicacy hypersensitivity exactitude supersensitivity hypersensitiveness fineness oversensitivity hyperacuity oversensitiveness
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