单词 | curiosity |
释义 | curiosity —curiosity /ˌkjʊə.riˈɒs.ɪ.ti/ aep /ˌkjʊr.iˈɑː.sə.t̬i/ noun [C] (STRANGE OBJECT) ► F0 something that is interesting because it is rare and unusual: » Cars like mine are curiosities nowadays.» I kept this old pot for its curiosity value (= the interest it has because it is unusual).Thesaurus+: ↑Exceptional qualities, things and peoplenoun [U] (INTEREST) ► B2 an eager wish to know or learn about something: » to arouse/excite/satisfy someone's curiosity» I'm burning with curiosity - you must tell me who's won!» She decided to call her ex-boyfriend out of curiosity.» "Why do you ask?" "Oh, just idle curiosity (= for no particular reason)."Thesaurus+: ↑Curiosity , ↑Questioning people and asking questions in general , ↑Suspecting and questioning |
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