A1 noun 중립 #2,697 가장 일반적인

curious

/ˈkjʊəriəs/

Wanting to know or learn about something or someone. It describes a person who is interested in discovering new information or understanding how things work.

예시

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1

The little boy was curious about how the toy worked.

The little boy was curious about how the toy worked.

2

We are curious to receive your formal response regarding the proposal.

We are curious to receive your formal response regarding the proposal.

3

Just curious, do you like the pizza here?

Just curious, do you like the pizza here?

어휘 가족

명사
curiosity
부사
curiously
형용사
curious
관련
inquisitiveness
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암기 팁

Think of 'Curious George,' the famous monkey who always wants to explore and learn new things.

빠른 퀴즈

I am very ______ about your trip to Japan. Tell me everything!

정답!

정답은: curious

예시

1

The little boy was curious about how the toy worked.

everyday

The little boy was curious about how the toy worked.

2

We are curious to receive your formal response regarding the proposal.

formal

We are curious to receive your formal response regarding the proposal.

3

Just curious, do you like the pizza here?

informal

Just curious, do you like the pizza here?

4

Researchers are curious about the long-term effects of this environmental change.

academic

Researchers are curious about the long-term effects of this environmental change.

5

The management is curious to see the final sales report for this quarter.

business

The management is curious to see the final sales report for this quarter.

어휘 가족

명사
curiosity
부사
curiously
형용사
curious
관련
inquisitiveness

자주 쓰는 조합

curious about curious about
curious to know curious to know
naturally curious naturally curious
stay curious stay curious
a curious look a curious look

자주 쓰는 구문

curiosity killed the cat

being too curious can lead to trouble

stay curious

maintain a desire to learn

a curious case

a strange or unusual situation

자주 혼동되는 단어

curious vs nosy

Curious is usually positive and means wanting to learn; nosy is negative and means wanting to know personal things that are not your business.

curious vs strange

Curious can sometimes mean 'strange' in British English, but its primary meaning is 'interested in learning'.

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사용 참고사항

Use 'curious about' followed by a noun or 'curious to' followed by a verb. It is a very common word to show interest without sounding too aggressive.

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자주 하는 실수

Learners sometimes use the noun 'curiosity' when they should use the adjective 'curious' (e.g., saying 'I am curiosity' instead of 'I am curious').

💡

암기 팁

Think of 'Curious George,' the famous monkey who always wants to explore and learn new things.

📖

어원

Derived from the Latin word 'curiosus', which means 'careful' or 'inquiring'.

문법 패턴

Subject + be + curious + about + noun Subject + be + curious + to + verb It is + curious + that + clause
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문화적 맥락

In many Western cultures, being curious is seen as a highly positive trait linked to intelligence and creativity.

빠른 퀴즈

I am very ______ about your trip to Japan. Tell me everything!

정답!

정답은: curious

Emotions 관련 단어

joy

A1

A deep feeling of great happiness and pleasure. It is used to describe an intense emotion or something that causes this feeling.

pleased

A1

To feel or show satisfaction and happiness about a specific event, situation, or result. It is commonly used to describe a person's positive emotional state when their expectations are met or exceeded.

content

A1

A feeling of being happy and satisfied with what you have or your current situation. It describes a state of peace where you do not feel the need for anything more.

eager

A1

Eager describes a person who has a strong desire to do something or is very excited about something that will happen. It suggests a positive, energetic readiness and a keen interest in a particular activity.

confident

A1

To be confident means feeling sure about your own abilities or that something will happen as you expect. It describes a person who believes in themselves and does not feel nervous or shy in front of others.

proud

A1

Proud describes the feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements or the achievements of those one is associated with. It is often used to express honor or high self-esteem regarding a specific quality or action.

relieved

A1

Feeling happy and relaxed because something difficult or unpleasant has stopped or did not happen. It describes the sense of comfort you feel when a worry goes away.

cherish

A1

To love someone or something very much and want to protect them. It also means to keep a happy memory or a feeling in your heart for a long time.

admire

A1

To look at someone or something and feel respect or approval. It is used when you think someone is very good, or when you think something is beautiful to look at.

tender

A1

A gentle and kind feeling or quality shown toward others. It describes a soft emotional state where someone is caring, affectionate, and easily moved by love or sympathy.

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