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单词 inquisitiveness
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inquisitiveness
noun[U]
uk
/ɪnˈkwɪz.ə.tɪv.nəs/us
/ɪnˈkwɪz.ə.t̬ɪv.nəs/
thequalityofwantingtodiscoveras much as you can about things, sometimes in a way thatannoyspeople:
好问，好奇；爱打听
Children have an inquisitiveness about theworld.孩子对世界充满好奇。
His inquisitivenessborderedonrudeness.他爱打听到了无礼的程度。
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inquisitive
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  • He didn'tseemin the leastaffectedby her inquisitiveness.
  • I got mysenseof inquisitiveness from myfather.
  • Laura's inquisitivenessexhaustedthem.
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(Definition ofinquisitivenessfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofinquisitiveness

inquisitiveness
The group reflect this excitement, this opening up andinquisitiveness.
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Moreover, it is claimed that there is an excessiveinquisitivenessabout technology, and that physicians appear to be wedded to technology (23).
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There is no end to the possibleinquisitivenessof shareholders and the consequences cannot always be seen.
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That, surely, far from induces silence; it merely adds toinquisitiveness.
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Myinquisitivenesshas managed to get the reply very promptly.
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Surely, therefore, he will forgive my haste andinquisitivenessin putting a few questions now.
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I should like to know, purely from personalinquisitiveness, why it is necessary to repeal that provision.
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Hansard archive
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They will become available as a result of yourinquisitivenessto find out what was going on above your head.
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Hansard archive
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Obviously, all this is fairly novel constitutional ground, andinquisitivenessis naturally raised when we find substantial differences between the two devolution measures.
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Such an approach encouragesinquisitiveness—children want to know what they are banned from.
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I must admit that this is a matter ofinquisitivenesson my part.
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Apparently that anonymous member, whoseinquisitivenessis beyond all reason, can claim to be satisfied and can have the enforcement of the law behind his request.
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These can be creativity,inquisitiveness, rational rigor, honesty, or a number of other possibilities.
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Intelligent, energetic, and creative, hisinquisitivenesssoon began to manifest in music, art and writings.
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The language element is also vital to forming an atmosphere of wonder andinquisitiveness, particularly because there are various languages.
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