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单词 inquisitive
释义
inquisitive
adjective
uk
/ɪnˈkwɪz.ə.tɪv/us
/ɪnˈkwɪz.ə.t̬ɪv/
wantingtodiscoveras much as you can about things, sometimes in a way thatannoyspeople:
好问的；爱钻研的；好打听的
an inquisitivechild好奇爱问的小孩
an inquisitivemind爱钻研的人
She couldseeinquisitivefaceslookingout from thewindowsnextdoor.她可以看到一张张好奇的面孔从隔壁房子的窗户里向外观望。
Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples
interested in learning about people or things
  • curiousThe best students are the ones who are curious about everything.
  • inquisitiveShe's such an inquisitive little girl!
  • inquiringThe organization tries to encourage inquiring and analytical young people to go into the sciences.
  • nosy"Did her spouse leave her?" "Well, aren't you rather nosy!"
  • prurientThat reporter has a reputation for being prurient and asking questions that are too invasive.
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SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Curiosity
  • curiosity
  • curiosity killed the catidiom
  • curious
  • curiously
  • curtain twitcher
  • inquiringly
  • inquisitively
  • inquisitiveness
  • inquisitorial
  • meddlesome
  • nosy
  • nosy parker
  • peeper
  • prurience
  • prurient
  • quizzically
  • snoot
  • stickyournose intosomethingidiom
  • stickyoursnoot in/into (something)idiom
  • thirsty
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Related words

inquisitively
inquisitiveness
(Definition ofinquisitivefrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

inquisitive| American Dictionary

inquisitive
adjective
us
/ɪnˈkwɪz·ə·t̬ɪv/
(of apersonor a person’sbehavior)eagertoknowa lot aboutpeopleor things:
an inquisitivemind
Ourneighborsare too inquisitive.
(Definition ofinquisitivefrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofinquisitive

inquisitive
The extensive list of references and bibliography given by both authors provide enough material for anyinquisitivereader to pursue this field of research.
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Their children might tear it open, or another tenant becomeinquisitive.
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So the world was made available for man'sinquisitiveeye and for his will to master his surroundings.
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As for the extent of the information given, this depends on howinquisitivethe patient is.
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The trulyinquisitiveand dedicated student will then have the proper tools to further investigate an area of special interest.
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Thisinquisitiveand inventive state of mind was very fertile.
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However, hisinquisitivemind led him to denounce the limits of slowing and reversing the film.
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All this was a step in the right direction qua later developments : circumspect, undogmatic andinquisitive.
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Even when a program appears to be efficient, aninquisitiveprogrammer will run a program and study the profiling results.
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A new ear has developed, moreinquisitive, but also more demanding.
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This background, plus aninquisitivenature and brilliant intellect, helps to explain the origins, breadth, and depth of his comments and questions.
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It will also interest theinquisitivereader of general science books - an engineer seeking a rest from designing new sewage pumps perhaps, or a software writer bored with computer games.
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Inquisitiveand eager eyes peered from every inch of space.
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They put their trust in hiringinquisitive, helpful, energetic people, encouraging learning and development, and creating varied and flexible environments where people can align personal and corporate needs.
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The level of geological presentation is meant to appeal to the holidaymakerinquisitiveenough to look back at the cliffs as well as out to the sun, sea and sand.
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