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词汇 keenness
释义
keenness
noun [ U ] uk/ˈkiːn.nəs/ us/ˈkiːn.nəs/
(ENTHUSIASM)
积极
the quality of being very interested and eager, or wanting something very much
John approved of my keenness to work. 约翰对我工作上的积极表示认可。
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  • I think the political keenness she had in the '80s has been dulled by time.
  • But Annie shows no keenness to leave.
  • She remembers Ken's keenness for poetry as a boy.
  • With his keenness to tell a good story, he skips over some points.
  • It was Danniella's keenness more than anything else that motivated her parents to go along with what their daughter wanted.
(ABILITY TO SEE/HEAR/THINK)
敏锐,精明
an ability to understand things quickly
his keenness of mind 他头脑敏锐
知觉的敏锐
an ability to see, notice, or hear things very well
She has a keenness of ear and eye. 她的听觉和视觉都很敏锐。
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  • Cultural criticism sinks or swims on the keenness of its observations.
  • his understanding of the world problems, the depth of his questions, his grasp of the issues and the keenness of his mind
  • the keenness with which he could spot a word out of place
  • "Well, then," said Bob, whose keenness saw at once what was implied.
  • The creatures were noted for their keenness of scent and sight.
(STRONG QUALITY)
literary渴望;热衷;强烈
an extreme or strong quality
There seemed to be an extra keenness to his hunger. 他的饥饿感似乎更加急迫了。
literary寒冷刺骨
a very strong and cold quality in wind
The wind rose to an icy keenness. 风力变大,越发寒冷刺骨。
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  • perturbed by the keenness of his loss
  • There seemed to be an extra keenness to his hunger.
  • Youthful passion is known for the keenness of its disappointments.
  • He thought she was frivolous and would not feel the keenness of this misfortune like other people.
(SHARPNESS)
literary锋利
the quality of being very sharp
They feared the keenness of his blade. 他们害怕他刀刃的锋利。
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