keen
gb/kˈin/ us/kˈin/
B1
Английский
~ 2300
lelkes, nagyon szeretne, éles, éleslátó, éles eszű, éles szemű, kifinomult, jajgatva sirat, jajveszékel, siratóéneket énekel
B1
1
lelkes
B1
Модель употребления:
keen on [something] / keen to [do something]
She’s very keen on learning new languages.
Nagyon lelkes az új nyelvek tanulása iránt.
I’m keen to start the new project as soon as possible.
Nagyon szeretném minél hamarabb elkezdeni az új projektet.
He is a keen supporter of the local football team.
They were keen to explore the city together.
Our teacher is keen on encouraging creativity in class.
Примеры для изучающих
I am keen to visit London.
Nagyon szeretnék elmenni Londonba.
She is keen on reading books.
Nagyon szeret könyveket olvasni.
He is keen to play football.
We are keen to meet new people.
My brother is keen on cooking.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'keen' with 'sharp' in all contexts. While 'keen' can mean 'sharp', in this sense it refers to enthusiasm, not physical sharpness.
Значение
Very eager or enthusiastic
Коллокации
keen interest
|keen to learn
|keen supporter
|keen on sports
|keen observer
Синонимы
eager (Similar in meaning but slightly more common in everyday speech.)
Антонимы
indifferent (Lacking interest or concern.)
Темы
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Определение
Very interested and excited about something.
Having or showing a strong interest, eagerness, or enthusiasm for something.
B2
2
éles
A2
The chef’s knife has a keen edge.
A séf késének éles pengéje van.
He sharpened the sword until it was keen enough to slice paper.
Addig élezte a kardot, amíg elég éles nem lett ahhoz, hogy papírt vágjon vele.
Be careful, that blade is extremely keen.
Hunters value a keen arrowhead for accuracy.
The tailor used a pair of keen scissors.
Примеры для изучающих
The knife has a keen edge.
A késnek éles az éle.
This blade is very keen.
Ez a penge nagyon éles.
Be careful with that keen knife.
The scissors are not keen anymore.
The sword is keen and dangerous.
Значение
Sharp-edged or pointed
Коллокации
keen blade
|keen knife
|keen edge
Синонимы
sharp (Most common equivalent; 'keen' is more literary or formal in this sense.)
Антонимы
blunt (Not sharp; unable to cut easily.)
Темы
tools
|physical properties
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Определение
Sharp enough to cut or pierce.
Having a sharp edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
B2
3
She has a keen eye for detail.
Nagyon jó szeme van a részletekhez.
His keen mind made him an excellent detective.
Éles eszének köszönhetően kiváló detektív lett.
You need a keen sense of observation for this job.
A journalist must have a keen understanding of current affairs.
He’s known for his keen analytical skills.
Примеры для изучающих
She has a keen mind.
Éles esze van.
He has a keen eye for detail.
Jó szeme van a részletekhez.
We need someone with a keen mind.
She is very keen at seeing problems early.
He has a keen understanding of the work.
Значение
Mentally sharp or perceptive
Коллокации
keen mind
|keen eye for detail
|keen intellect
Синонимы
perceptive (Focuses on noticing details quickly and accurately.)
Антонимы
slow-witted (Slow to understand or notice things.)
Темы
intelligence
|education
|core_vocabulary
Определение
Able to see or understand things quickly and well.
Able to notice, understand, or judge things quickly and clearly.
B1
4
kifinomult
B2
éles
A2
Dogs have a keen sense of smell.
A kutyáknak nagyon kifinomult a szaglásuk.
Her keen hearing allowed her to notice the faintest sounds.
Éles hallásának köszönhetően a leghalkabb hangokat is észrevette.
Birds of prey have keen eyesight.
He has a particularly keen sense of taste for wine.
The hunter’s keen vision spotted movement far away.
Примеры для изучающих
Dogs have a keen sense of smell.
A kutyáknak nagyon jó a szaglásuk.
She has keen hearing.
Éles a hallása.
He has keen eyesight.
Cats have a keen sense of hearing.
My friend has a keen nose for perfume.
Значение
Highly developed sense ability
Коллокации
keen sense of smell
|keen hearing
|keen eyesight
Синонимы
acute (Often used for senses; slightly more formal.)
Антонимы
weak (Not strong or effective in physical senses.)
Темы
senses
|body
|health
|core_vocabulary
Определение
Able to see, hear, smell, etc., very well.
Having a highly developed physical sense, such as sight, hearing, or smell.
ГЛАГОЛ
C1
LITERARY
5
Модель употребления:
to keen for [someone] / over [someone]
The women began to keen over the body of the deceased.
Az asszonyok jajgatva siratni kezdték az elhunytat.
She keened for her lost child through the night.
Egész éjjel jajgatva siratta elvesztett gyermekét.
In the old tradition, they would keen at funerals.
Villagers gathered to keen after the tragic accident.
They keened until sunrise as part of the ritual.
Примеры для изучающих
They keened for the dead man.
Jajgatva siratták a halott férfit.
She keened all night for her friend.
Egész éjjel jajgatva siratta a barátját.
The women keened at the funeral.
They keened in sadness when he died.
People keened after the accident.
Значение
Wail in grief for the dead
Коллокации
keen over the body
|women keening
Синонимы
lament (More general term for expressing grief; not always by wailing.)
Антонимы
celebrate (To express joy instead of grief.)
Темы
death
|culture
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Определение
To cry loudly when someone dies, especially in some traditions.
To make a loud, mournful cry, especially for someone who has died; traditionally in Irish and Scottish culture.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
keen
IPA
GB/kˈin/
US/kˈin/
Слоги и ударение
keen (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (keen)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: keen
- Comparative: keener
- Superlative: keenest
Verb
- Base: keen
- 3rd Person Singular: keens
- Present Participle: keening
- Past: keened
Родственные слова
Forms
keens
verb
keening
verb
keened
verb
keener
adjective
keenest
adjective
Core family
keenly
adverb B2
keenness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unkeen
adjective
Выражения
keen eye for detail
1/kˈin ˈaɪ fɚ dˈiteɪl/
fixed phrase
Good at noticing details
Able to see and notice small details well.
Примеры
- An editor must have a keen eye for detail.
- Her paintings show her keen eye for detail.
keen on
1/kˈin ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
Very interested in something
To like something very much or be very interested in it.
Примеры
- I’m really keen on hiking these days.
- She’s not too keen on spicy food.
keen to do something
1/kˈin tə dˈu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Eager to start an action
Wanting very much to do something soon.
Примеры
- We’re all keen to get started on the trip.
- He’s keen to learn how to surf.