inquiringly
/ɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋli/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋli/ (ame, ipa)
inquiringly — 副詞
1. showing through your expression, voice, or actions that you are curious about so
好奇地
以想了解或追問的方式
showing through your expression, voice, or actions that you are curious about something and want more information about it
The little boy looked up at his grandmother inquiringly, waiting for her to explain the strange noise.
小男孩好奇地抬頭看著奶奶，等著她解釋那個奇怪的聲音。
collocation: look inquiringly + at + role/person
Dr. Nakamura raised an eyebrow inquiringly when the lab results did not match his prediction.
中村醫生好奇地揚起眉毛，因為實驗結果和他的預測不符。
collocation: raise an eyebrow inquiringly
When the guide mentioned an unmarked trail, several hikers glanced at one another inquiringly.
當導遊提到一條沒有標記的小徑時，幾名登山者好奇地互相看了一眼。
The journalist tilted her head inquiringly, hoping that the witness would share more details.
那名記者好奇地歪著頭，希望目擊者願意多說一些細節。
Mei-Lin's mother looked at her inquiringly after she came home carrying a large cardboard box.
Mei-Lin 的母親好奇地看著她，因為她回家時帶著一個大紙箱。
- curiously
More general — describes simple interest or the strange quality of something; less focused on seeking a specific answer
- questioningly
More direct — implies a clear question is being asked, either verbally or through expression; less neutral in tone
- quizzically
Adds a layer of amused puzzlement or gentle skepticism; not purely information-seeking
- indifferently
Shows a lack of interest or concern, opposite to eager curiosity
- blankly
Suggests an empty, uncomprehending expression rather than active desire to know
用法筆記
Typically used with verbs of looking or facial expression: look inquiringly, glance inquiringly, raise one's eyebrows inquiringly. The subject is usually a person whose curiosity or desire for information is visible through their behaviour.