curious
/ˈkjʊəriəs/ · /ˈkjʊriəs/
CEFR level B1Topic ThinkingWord #2078 in the learning path
好奇的；求知欲强的
Definitions
adj. Wanting to learn or know more about something.
好奇的；求知欲强的
adj. Unusual or strange in a way that attracts attention.
奇怪的；不寻常的
Example
The curious kitten peered into my open shopping bag.
那只好奇的小猫探头看我敞开的购物袋。
Teachers can encourage curious students to explore scientific questions through practical experiments rather than memorisation alone.
教师可以鼓励求知欲强的学生通过动手实验探索科学问题，而不只是死记硬背。
Collocations
- curious about
- curious to know
- a curious mixture
Word family
- curiosity (n.)
- curiously (adv.)
Synonyms
- inquisitive
- strange
Antonyms
- incurious
Usage tip
be curious about表示“对……好奇”。
FAQ
- What does curious mean?
- Wanting to learn or know more about something. Unusual or strange in a way that attracts attention.
- How is curious pronounced?
- UK /ˈkjʊəriəs/, US /ˈkjʊriəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
