| 单词 | keen |
| 释义 | keen —keen /kiːn/ adjective (EAGER) ► B1 very interested, eager, or wanting (to do) something very much: » They were very keen to start work as soon as possible.» Joan wanted to go to a movie but I wasn't keen (= I didn't want to go).» She's a keen tennis player» She's keen on (playing) tennis.» UK My son's mad keen on cycling.» He's rather keen on a girl in his school (= he is very attracted to her).Thesaurus+: ↑Ready and willing , ↑Unwilling and reluctantThesaurus+: ↑Excited, interested and enthusiastickeenly /ˈkiːn.li/ adverb► F0» They are keenly (= extremely) aware that this will be their last chance to succeed.Thesaurus+: ↑Physically strong and powerfulWord Builder:–Adjectives: keen–Adverbs: keenly • • • Extra Examples:» Prince Charles is a keen polo player.» They've been keen walkers ever since they read about the benefits of exercise.» Doctors are short of time to listen and are therefore keen to dish out drugs whenever they can.» "What did he think of your suggestion?" "I don't think he was too keen."» With an election approaching, the prime minister is keen to maintain his popularity.adjective (STRONG) F0 extreme or very strong: » Many people are taking a keen interest (= a very great interest) in the result of the vote.Thesaurus+: ↑Having a powerful effect , ↑Strong feelings , ↑Very and extremeC1 very good or well developed: » a keen sense of smellThesaurus+: ↑Extremely goodkeenly /ˈkiːn.li/ adverb► F0» They are keenly (= extremely) aware that this will be their last chance to succeed.Thesaurus+: ↑Physically strong and powerful adjective LITERARY (SHARP) ► F0 very sharp: » a keen north windThesaurus+: ↑Sharp and bluntkeenly /ˈkiːn.li/ adverb► F0» They are keenly (= extremely) aware that this will be their last chance to succeed.Thesaurus+: ↑Physically strong and powerful verb [I] LITERARY ↑Verb Endings for keen ► F0 to make a loud, long, sad sound, especially because someone has diedThesaurus+: ↑Sounds made by humans with their mouthsThesaurus+: ↑Remembering people who have diedkeenness /ˈkiːn.nəs/ noun [U]► F0 the quality of being keenThesaurus+: ↑Excitement, interest, energy and enthusiasm |
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