keen
- IPA[kiːn]
英式
- having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm；interested in or attracted by (someone or something)
- 釋義
- 片語
形容詞
- 1. British having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm a keen gardener John was keen to help 同義詞 反義詞
- ▪ interested in or attracted by (someone or something) Bob makes it obvious he's keen on her 同義詞 反義詞
- 2. (of a sense) highly developed I have keen eyesight 同義詞 反義詞
- ▪ having or showing great perception or insight her keen intellect a keen understanding of animal psychology 同義詞 反義詞
- 3. (of the edge or point of a blade) sharp the keen blade went through the weeds 同義詞 反義詞
- ▪ (of the air or wind) extremely cold; biting a keen wind cut through their thick overalls 同義詞
- ▪ literary (of a smell, light, or sound) penetrating; clear ear-splitting explosive bursts, keen and sharp
- 4. British (of activity or feeling) intense there could be keen competition to provide the service 同義詞
- ▪ (of prices) very low; competitive we offer extremely keen rates
- 5. North American informal, dated excellent I would soon fly to distant stars—how keen!
