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keenest

UK //ˈkiːnɪst//US //ˈkiːnɪst//

词源

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。

adjective

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。)

同义词:most eager, most enthusiastic, sharpest

常见短语

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。)