
好词典

源自古英语 cēne(勇敢的),经中英语 kene 演变,最终与古挪威语 kœnn(熟练的)同源。
❶ 形容词 keen 的最高级形式,表示最强烈的渴望、热情或兴趣。常用于描述对某事物极度热衷或敏锐的状态。
“She was the keenest student in the class, always asking insightful questions.”
(她是班上最热忱的学生,总是提出有见地的问题。)
“His keenest desire was to travel around the world before turning thirty.”
(他最大的愿望是在三十岁前环游世界。)
the keenest edge — 字面指刀具最锋利的刃部,比喻事物处于最佳状态或最高效率。
“The team was performing at the keenest edge of their abilities during the finals.”
(决赛期间,团队表现正处于能力的最佳状态。)