eagerness

/ˈiːɡənəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈiːɡərnəs/ (ame, ipa)

eagerness — noun

1. a strong, excited feeling that makes you want very much to do something you beli

1.名詞B2
釋義

a strong, excited feeling that makes you want very much to do something you believe will be enjoyable or rewarding

例句

The children could barely hide their eagerness to open the birthday presents.

eagerness + to-infinitive for something desired

Amir accepted the dinner invitation with obvious eagerness.

with + eagerness as an adverbial phrase

同義詞
  • enthusiasm

    broader; can describe lasting interest in an activity or topic, not just a momentary desire to act

  • keenness

    very close in meaning; slightly more common in British English than American English

  • zeal

    stronger and more formal; suggests great energy and dedication, often for a cause

  • readiness

    focuses more on willingness or preparedness to act than on excited anticipation

反義詞
  • apathy

    complete lack of interest or desire to act

  • reluctance

    unwillingness or hesitation to do something

  • indifference

    not caring one way or the other

文法句型

eagerness + to-infinitive

with + eagerness

show/express + eagerness

用法筆記

Eagerness is an uncountable noun; it is never used in plural form. Common in both formal and informal contexts when describing a positive, energetic desire to start or participate in something.

常見錯誤

❌She has many eagernesses to travel.
✅She has great eagerness to travel.
💡Eagerness is uncountable and cannot be pluralised.
❌His eagerness for winning the prize was clear.
✅His eagerness to win the prize was clear.
💡Eagerness is most naturally followed by a to-infinitive, not the preposition 'for' + gerund.