keen
의미: Very enthusiastic or eager; sharp or intense
Keen is a particularly British word meaning enthusiastic, eager, or interested in something. 'Keen on' means to like or be interested in something or someone. It can also describe sharpness, as in 'a keen blade' or 'keen eyesight.' The phrase 'keen to' expresses willingness or desire to do something.
예문
- She's very keen on gardening. 她非常热衷于园艺。A ella le entusiasma mucho la jardinería.彼女はガーデニングにとても熱心です。그녀는 정원 가꾸기에 매우 열정적입니다.
- I'm not keen on the idea of working weekends. 我不太喜欢周末工作这个想法。No me entusiasma la idea de trabajar los fines de semana.週末に働くという考えはあまり好きではありません。주말에 일한다는 생각은 별로 내키지 않습니다.
- He has a keen eye for detail. 他对细节有敏锐的洞察力。Tiene un ojo agudo para los detalles.彼は細部を見る鋭い目を持っています。그는 세부 사항을 보는 예리한 눈을 가지고 있습니다.
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사용 가이드
맥락: general
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
From Old English 'cene' meaning 'bold, brave, fierce', from Proto-Germanic 'kaniz'. The sense shifted from 'brave' to 'sharp' (of a blade) to 'eager, enthusiastic' (16th century). The British informal sense of 'enthusiastic' is especially common.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
이야기와 상식
While 'keen' meaning sharp comes from Old English, the sense of 'enthusiastic' developed in British English and is less common in American English, where 'eager' or 'interested' are more typically used.
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