curiosity
UK/.kjuәri'ɒsiti/US
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Definitions
n.
A strong desire to learn or know something.
好奇心，求知欲。
n.
An unusual or interesting object or fact.
珍奇之物；奇事。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcurious + -ity (state/quality) = the noun form: the state of being curious. See curious for the care→knowing link.
Root cur still carries 16 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.out of curiosity出于好奇
- 2.arouse curiosity引起好奇
- 3.idle curiosity无聊的好奇
- 4.satisfy one's curiosity满足好奇心
Example Sentences
- 1.
Her curiosity got the better of her, so she opened the box.
- 2.
The old shop was full of curiosities from around the world.