Definitions
adj. very interested in something or eager to do it
热衷的；渴望的
adj. quick to notice or understand things
敏锐的
adj. very strong or intense
激烈的；强烈的
Example
Leila is keen to join our weekend hiking group.
莱拉很想加入我们的周末徒步小组。
Students who are keen on science benefit from practical experiments that connect theory with everyday experience.
热爱科学的学生能从将理论与日常经验相结合的实践实验中受益。
Collocations
- keen to learn
- keen on sport
- a keen eye for detail
- keen competition
Word family
- keenly (adv.)
- keenness (n.)
Synonyms
- eager
- enthusiastic
Antonyms
- uninterested
Usage tip
keen on后接名词或动名词；keen to后接动词原形。
FAQ
- What does keen mean?
- very interested in something or eager to do it quick to notice or understand things very strong or intense
- How is keen pronounced?
- UK /kiːn/, US /kiːn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
