eager [ˈiːɡər]
adj.热切的,渴望的
The eager spectators crowded into the stadium. 心情迫切的观众涌入体育场内。
He was eager to take up some job. 他热切的要开始从事一些工作。
They are eager to buy their government bonds. 他们热心购买政府债券。
搭配:
be eager to do 渴望做
Now she is eager to see her parents. 现在她渴望见到父母。
be eager for/after 渴望得到
I am eager for my vacation. 我渴望假期的到来。
辨析:
eager 富有热情的渴望
The girl in the shop is always eager to please every customer. 这位女店员总是很热心地对待每一位顾客。
anxious 因失望或不利的情况而焦急
I believe he is most painfully anxious about Diana. 我相信他肯定非常担心戴安娜。
联想:
eagerness n.热心
eagerly adv.热心地