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interesting

UK //ˈɪn.trəs.tɪŋ//US //ˈɪn.trəs.tɪŋ//

词源

源自拉丁语 'interesse'(意为'涉及,有关系'),通过古法语 'interesser' 进入英语,最初表示'有利益关系',17世纪后发展出'引起兴趣'的含义。

adjective

❶ 形容事物能吸引注意力或引起好奇心的,通常带有积极含义,指内容新颖、引人入胜或令人愉悦。

“This book is very interesting; I couldn't put it down.”

(这本书很有趣,我简直爱不释手。)

“She told me an interesting story about her trip to Japan.”

(她给我讲了一个关于她去日本旅行的有趣故事。)

同义词:fascinating, engaging, captivating

常见短语

That's interesting! — 用于表达对听到的事情感到新奇或惊讶,可能是真心感兴趣,也可能是礼貌性回应。

“A: I just learned how to make sushi. B: That's interesting! Can you teach me?”

(A:我刚学会做寿司。B:真有意思!能教我吗?)

in an interesting position — 形容某人处于微妙或尴尬的处境,带有幽默或委婉的语气。

“After forgetting his wife's birthday, John found himself in an interesting position.”

(忘记妻子生日后,约翰陷入了尴尬的境地。)