curious
UK/'kjuәriәs/US
NGSL 3kTOEFLB1
Definitions
adj.
Eager to learn or know about something.
好奇的，求知的。
adj.
Strange, odd, or unusual in a way that draws attention.
奇怪的，不寻常的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcūra (care) + -ous (full of) = 'full of care/concern.' Being full of concern about something means paying it close attention — which is exactly curiosity. The second sense ('a curious object') works the other way: something odd enough to draw your careful attention.
Root cur still carries 16 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.curious about对……好奇
- 2.curious to know好奇想知道
- 3.naturally curious天生好奇
- 4.a curious mixture奇特的混合
Example Sentences
- 1.
Children are naturally curious about how things work.
- 2.
I'm curious to know why she left so early.
- 3.
We found a curious old map in the attic.