| 词组 | curious |
| 释义 | curious The following words can all be used to describe a person who is eager to find out about someone's life, or about an event or situation: curious, inquisitive, interested, nosy, prying Curious is a neutral word, which does not show approval or disapproval. Dominic was not curious about Tom's past and Tom didn't bother to tell him about the months on the road. Interested is usually complimentary when it is used to talk about someone's interest in a person's life. She put on a good show of looking interested. Nosy and prying are used to show disapproval. 'Who is the girl you came in with?' ---'Don't be so nosy.' Computer-based records can easily be protected from prying eyes by simple systems of codes. Note that prying is usually used with 'eyes'. Inquisitive is sometimes used to show disapproval, but it can also be neutral or even complimentary. Mr Courtney was surprised. 'A ring, you say?' He tried not to sound inquisitive. Up close, he was a man with inquisitive sparkling eyes and a fresh, very down-to-earth smile. ◊ another meaning of 'curious' Curious can also be used to mean 'strange' or 'puzzling'. A very curious incident now occurred. He's a curious fellow. Several other words can be used to mean 'strange' or 'puzzling'. For more information, see entry at ↑ |
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