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keenly

UK //ˈkiːnli//US //ˈkiːnli//

词源

源自中古英语 'kene'(意为锋利的或热情的),加上副词后缀 '-ly',最终源于古英语 'cēne'(勇敢的或激烈的)。

adverb

❶ 表示强烈地、敏锐地或热切地,常用于描述感受、观察或兴趣的程度。

“She was keenly aware of the tension in the room.”

(她敏锐地察觉到房间里的紧张气氛。)

“He listened keenly to every word of the lecture.”

(他热切地聆听了讲座的每一句话。)

同义词:intensely, sharply, eagerly, acutely, passionately

常见短语

keenly felt — 形容某种情感或影响被强烈地感受到,通常用于负面或深刻的体验。

“The absence of her guidance was keenly felt by the team.”

(团队深切地感受到缺少她的指导。)