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单词 inquiring
释义
inquiring
(ɪnkwaɪərɪŋ ) also enquiring
1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
If you have an inquiring mind, you have a great interest in learning new things.
I have always had an enquiring mind where food is concerned.
All this helps children to develop an inquiring attitude to learning.
Synonyms: inquisitive, interested, curious, questioning  
2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
If someone has an inquiring expression on their face, they are showing that they want to know something. [written]
...an enquiring glance.
inquiringly adverb
She looked at me inquiringly. 'Well?'
Collocations:
inquiring mind
Skipper had a sharp and inquiring mind.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
My inquiring mind simply refused to conform.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It was all part and parcel of his inquiring mind.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Each of the dozen chapters focuses on a big question that inevitably occurs to the inquiring mind.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The inquiring mind he used to such good effect in the courtroom ranged over many interests and in avid reading.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Translations:
Chinese: 爱探索的
Japanese: 探究心旺盛な
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