| Level | B1 |
|---|---|
| Kind | adjective |
| Front | keen |
| IPA | /kiːn / adjective (keener; keenest) |
| Back | hevesli, istekli, meraklı |
| Back 2 | keen (adjective) /kiːn
/ adjective (keener; keenest)
1 keen
(to do sth/on doing sth/that …)
very interested in
sth; wanting to do sth
hevesli, istekli,
meraklı
They are both keen gardeners.
I failed the first time but I'm keen to try
again.
I wasn't too keen on going camping.
She was keen that we should all be there.
note at LIKE2
2
(used about one of the senses, a feeling, etc.) good or strong
(duyu, duygu vb.) keskin
Foxes have a keen sense of smell.
IDIOM
keen
on sb/sth
very interested in or
having a strong desire for sb/sth
düşkün, tutkun,
meraklı
He's very keen on jazz.
Tracey seems very keen on a boy at college.
I'm not very keen on the idea of going
camping.
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