-keenings的不同词性形态
|adjective|
1.(of a sense) highly developed.
‘I have keen eyesight’
‘In addition this animal has an exceptionally keen sense of smell.’
2.(of a smell, light, or sound) penetrating; clear.
‘ear-splitting explosive bursts, keen and sharp’
‘Claire gritted her teeth against the pain, a high, keen sound escaping her lips.’
3.(of activity or feeling) intense.
‘there could be keen competition to provide the service’
‘The military, of course, took a keen interest in ensuring that all news was published ‘in the spirit of nationalism’.’
4.(of prices) very low; competitive.
‘we offer extremely keen rates’
‘Their main aim is quality and value with keen prices.’
5.(of the air or wind) extremely cold; biting.
‘a keen wind cut through their thick overalls’
‘Overhead a keen, high altitude wind hauls thin streaks of cirrus across the bright, clear blue sky.’
6.(of the edge or point of a blade) sharp.
‘the keen blade went through the weeds’
‘The dagger followed after and she leaned back to escape its bite but its keen edge sliced along her cheek, doing minimal damage.’
7.Excellent.
‘I would soon fly to distant stars—how keen!’
8.Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm.
‘a keen gardener’
‘John was keen to help’
9.Having or showing great perception or insight.
‘her keen intellect’
‘a keen understanding of animal psychology’
10.Interested in or attracted by (someone or something)
‘Bob makes it obvious he’s keen on her’
‘Advocates of social software are keen on seeking alternatives to mainstream politics.’
|noun|
1.An Irish funeral song accompanied by wailing in lamentation for the dead.
|verb|
1.Make an eerie wailing sound.
‘the _keening_ of the cold night wind’
‘At 2:30 this morning I awakened suddenly from a sound sleep convinced I’d heard a _keening_ cry.’
2.Wail in grief for a dead person.
‘the body of Johnny was taken by his own people who keened over him’
‘their _keening_ womenfolk’
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名词 变体/同根词
‘I have keen eyesight’
