"curiosity" in Chinese (Simplified)
好奇心
Definition
对某事想知道、想学习或想弄明白的愿望。它也可以指一件罕见或有趣、引人注意的东西。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
谈到学习时,这个词通常带有积极意义,如 'childlike curiosity'、'curiosity about science'。在短语 'out of curiosity' 中,它表示“出于兴趣”,而不是出于实际需要。有时如果表示过度关注别人的私事,会带一点负面意味。
Examples
The child's curiosity made him ask many questions.
孩子的**好奇心**让他问了很多问题。
I opened the box out of curiosity.
我出于**好奇心**打开了那个盒子。
His curiosity about space started in school.
他对太空的**好奇心**始于学校时期。
Just out of curiosity, how did you find this place?
只是出于**好奇心**,你是怎么找到这个地方的?
Her curiosity about other cultures led her to travel more.
她对其他文化的**好奇心**让她去更多地方旅行。
A little curiosity can take you further than fear ever will.
一点**好奇心**能带你走得比恐惧更远。