1. eager to know or learn something
渴望知道或學習某事的；好奇的
The children were curious about the strange noise.
孩子們對那個奇怪的聲音感到好奇。
She gave him a curious look.
她好奇地看了他一眼。
Curious Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
curious
adjective
快速理解
What does "Curious" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Curious"?
「curious」主要形容對知識或新奇事物的強烈興趣，或描述事物本身奇特、不尋常。
- 1
渴望知道
EN: eager to know or learn something
翻譯: 渴望知道或學習某事；充滿好奇心的。
- 2
對…感興趣
EN: interested in something unusual or new
翻譯: 對不尋常或新奇的事物感興趣。
- 3
奇特、不尋常
EN: strange or unusual
翻譯: 指事物本身奇怪、不尋常或難以解釋。
小提醒：注意「curious」有正反兩面含義：正面指「求知慾強」，負面可能指「愛打聽、多管閒事」或「事物本身古怪」。需根據上下文判斷。
發音（How to Pronounce "Curious" in English）
How to pronounce "Curious" in English?"Curious" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Curious" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
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2. strange or unusual
奇怪的；不尋常的
There was a curious smell coming from the kitchen.
廚房傳來一股奇怪的味道。
It's curious that he never mentioned his family.
很奇怪，他從未提起他的家人。
3. showing careful attention to detail
仔細的；注重細節的
He made a curious examination of the old manuscript.
他仔細檢查了那份古老的手稿。
The artist's work is known for its curious craftsmanship.
這位藝術家的作品以其細緻的工藝而聞名。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Curious"?How to make natural sentences with "Curious"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| curious + about + noun | 對…感到好奇 | She is curious about ancient history. (她對古代歷史感到好奇。) |
| curious + to + verb (infinitive) | 渴望、很想（做某事） | I'm curious to see how the experiment turns out. (我很想看看實驗結果如何。) |
| curious + that + clause | …是奇怪的、…令人好奇 | It's curious that he never mentioned his family. (奇怪的是他從未提過他的家人。) |
| curious + noun (attributive) | 奇特的、不尋常的 | He has a curious habit of talking to himself. (他有一個自言自語的奇特習慣。) |
| be curious + wh- clause (what/how/why) | 對（某事）感到好奇 | The children were curious how the machine worked. (孩子們對這台機器如何運作感到好奇。) |
用法說明
How is "Curious" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Curious"?
curious about doing vs curious to do
- curious about + V-ing 通常表示對某個活動、過程或經驗本身感到好奇，想知道那是什麼樣子或感覺。
- curious to + V 則更強調一種「想要知道」的即時慾望或衝動，常與感官動詞（see, hear, know, find out）或特定事件連用。
- 在許多情況下，兩者可以互換，但語感上略有不同。 EN: I'm curious about living in a different country. 翻譯: 我對於在另一個國家生活感到好奇。
EN:I'm curious to know what her decision will be.
翻譯:我很好奇想知道她的決定會是什麼。
總結建議
一般來說，想表達對某個「情況或經驗」好奇用 about doing，而對「特定資訊或結果」感到好奇則用 to do。
易混淆對比
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curious vs inquisitive
「curious」通常指對新奇事物感興趣或想知道的自然傾向；「inquisitive」則更強調積極追問、探究細節，有時帶有刨根問底甚至打探隱私的意味。
curious vs nosy
「curious」是中性或正面的好奇；「nosy」則完全是負面用語，指對他人私事表現出不禮貌、愛管閒事的過度好奇。
curious vs interested
「curious」強調對未知事物的「想知道」；「interested」則強調對已知或特定事物的「關注」或「喜愛」。
口語用法
How is "Curious" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Curious"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述或轉述他人的問題或想法，帶有「我很好奇...」的語氣。 EN: I'm curious, what made you decide to move abroad? 翻譯: 我很好奇，是什麼讓你決定搬到國外？
EN:She was curious if we'd finished the project yet.
翻譯:她很好奇我們是否已經完成了專案。
語氣強調
用來強調提問的動機是出於單純的好奇或興趣，而非質問，使語氣更柔和。 EN: Just curious, where did you get that amazing cake? 翻譯: 只是好奇問問，你那個超棒的蛋糕是在哪裡買的？
EN:I'm just curious, how does this new policy affect us?
翻譯:我只是好奇，這項新政策對我們有什麼影響？
停頓填充
在思考或尋找合適措辭時，作為一種口語填充，緩和直接提問的突兀感。 EN: I'm curious... how should I put this... have you talked to him recently? 翻譯: 我很好奇...該怎麼說呢...你最近有跟他談過嗎？
EN:Well, I'm curious — what's the next step after this meeting?
翻譯:嗯，我很好奇——這次會議之後的下一步是什麼？
注意：以上用法在非正式對話中很自然，但在正式書寫或報告中，應避免使用「Just curious」或「I'm curious...」作為填充語，建議改用更直接的表述，如「May I ask...」或「One question is...」。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Curious"?What fixed phrases with "Curious" should I remember?
curious about
curious about [noun/gerund]
對...感到好奇
curious to know
curious to know [clause]
很想知道...
curious mind
[possessive] curious mind
好奇的心；求知慾
curious glance
give/take a curious glance
投以好奇的目光
curious coincidence
a curious coincidence
奇妙的巧合
curious fact
a curious fact
有趣的事實；奇聞
makes me curious
makes [pronoun] curious
讓我感到好奇
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Curious"?Which "Curious" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I am curious for the answer.
✓I am curious about the answer.
The correct preposition after 'curious' is 'about' when expressing interest in a topic or subject.
×He looked at me curious.
✓He looked at me curiously.
When describing how an action is performed (an adverb), use 'curiously'. 'Curious' is an adjective used to describe a person or thing.
×I'm curious to know why is he late.
✓I'm curious to know why he is late.
After 'curious to know/see/hear etc.', the following clause should be in statement word order (subject + verb), not question word order.
×It's a curious.
✓It's curious. / It's a curious thing.
'Curious' is an adjective, not a countable noun. It cannot be used with an indefinite article 'a' by itself. You can say 'a curious person/thing/event'.
×I feel curious of his intentions.
✓I am curious about his intentions.
The correct collocation is 'be curious about', not 'feel curious of'. While 'feel curious' is possible, it is less common than 'be curious'.
×She has a curious to learn new things.
✓She has a curiosity to learn new things. / She is curious to learn new things.
Here, the noun form 'curiosity' is needed after 'has a'. Alternatively, use the adjective 'curious' with the verb 'be'.
詞形變化
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