interested /ˈɪntrəstəd/ adjective
interested
/ˈɪntrəstəd/
adjective
Learner's definition of INTERESTED
[more interested; most interested]
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a : wanting to learn more about something or to become involved in something感兴趣的 -
The listeners were all greatly/very interested in the lecture.听众都对这场演讲非常感兴趣。
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students who are interested in archaeology对考古学感兴趣的学生们
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I'd be interested to learn more about his background.我想更多地了解他的背景。
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I'm interested to hear what you have to say.我想听听你的看法。
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I was very interested to learn that she had once lived in California.得知她曾经在加利福尼亚州住过，我很感兴趣。
b : having the desire to do or have something想做；想吃 -
Are you interested in playing tennis? [=would you like to play tennis?]你想打网球吗？
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Would you be interested in another cup of coffee? [=would you like another cup of coffee?]你想再来一杯咖啡吗？
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I asked him if he wanted to play tennis, but he said he wasn't interested.我问他是否想打网球，但他说他没兴趣。
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: having a direct or personal involvement in something直接参与的；当事人的