curiosity
/ˌkjʊəriˈɒsəti/ · /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #5354 in the learning path
好奇心；求知欲
Definitions
n. a strong desire to learn or know about something
好奇心；求知欲
n. an unusual object that attracts interest
奇珍；稀奇物品
Example
Curiosity led me to open the dusty wooden box.
好奇心驱使我打开了那个积满灰尘的木盒。
Schools should encourage children's curiosity by allowing them to investigate questions through practical experiments.
学校应让孩子通过动手实验探究问题，从而激发他们的求知欲。
Collocations
- arouse curiosity
- satisfy your curiosity
- out of curiosity
Word family
- curious (adj.)
- curiously (adv.)
Synonyms
- inquisitiveness
Antonyms
- indifference
Usage tip
表示好奇心时不可数；表示稀奇物品时可数。
FAQ
- What does curiosity mean?
- a strong desire to learn or know about something an unusual object that attracts interest
- How is curiosity pronounced?
- UK /ˌkjʊəriˈɒsəti/, US /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
