There are formal terms in the English language, and then there are slang terms. However, some words or phrases are neither purely formal nor completely slang – and sit somewhere in the middle. When using the word «keen» in your writing, make sure it conforms to the style of your writing.
To correctly use the word «keen» in a sentence, incorporate the word to describe the intensity, interest, or sharpness (literally) of a subject. Also, the word should be used in tandem with specific prepositions; or words such as «to», «on», «in», «for», etc. should be used right after the word.
Read on to know more about the adjective’s meaning and origin, usage in various writing scenarios, example sentences with the word, etc.
Keen – Definition
The adjective «keen» is generally used to describe a thing or individual that’s sharp, intense, or focused. People who are «keen» on a certain thing basically are greatly interested in that thing and enjoy doing it. «Keenly (adverb)» and «keenness (noun)» are words derived from the adjective.
A few synonyms for the word include:
- eager
- piercing
- acute
- penetrating
- discerning
- fervent
- biting
- caustic
The word and the above synonyms are usually used to describe the:
- mind
- intellect
- eye
- sense
- desire
«Keen» could also be used to denote the superlativeness of an event, situation, or something or someone in a cool and fun way. In other words, the adjective could be used as an «intensifier».
Despite the otherwise positive connotation, there could be a tad bit of sarcasm looming over the word when used to effusively praise a certain thing or person.
Brief History
The adjective has been in use since the 900s. It is based on «cene», an Old English word, and is related to «kœnn», an Old Norse term. The word «cene» translates as «bold and brave». The spelling of «keen» and «cene» are different, but they sound pretty much alike.
Old Norse, also called Old Scandinavian or Old Nordic, was a North Germanic language. It was spoken by Scandinavia inhabitants and their settlements overseas from around the 7th century and up to the 15th century.
Besides Old Norse, the word «keen» is used to denote «strong» and «bold» in other languages such as Dutch and German. The word means «sharp», in relation to a blade or an edge, only in English.
The adjective «keen» could be used in multiple ways. It is, however, mostly used to describe intensity, enthusiasm, or sharpness (literally or figuratively). «A keen blade» or «a keen knife», for instance, literally means a sharp blade or a finely sharpened razor that pierces or cuts substances readily. Here is an example sentence using the phrase:
- She wanted to use my keen knife.
When the term is used to refer to something sharp, it’s usually a knife (literal) or the human mind (figurative). Here are a few examples of using the word figuratively:
- A keen olfactory sense is one that is extremely strong and perceptive.
- A keen intellect or mind is one that is mentally strong and sharp.
- A keen desire or yearning is filled with intensity.
- A keen wind and keen satire are both biting and piercing.
The word can also be used to elucidate the alacrity with which certain things work. For example, the phrases «keen ears» or «keen eyes» mean the specific organs are particularly responsive or sensitive. «A keen mind» or «keen reasoning» indicates exhibiting or having great mental penetration.
«Keen» as a Slang Term
The phrases «keen on», «be into», and «interested in» are all different sets of words that mean pretty much the same thing. The phrase «interested in» is the most formal of the three and invariably used in academic and business texts. «Be into» is the least formal phrase, or proper slang. «Keen on» lies between the two.
When used in conjunction with another word, however, «keen» may become increasingly slangy. The phrase «peachy keen», for instance, is informal.
The «peachy keen» phrase is used to refer to a thing as wonderful or excellent in a playful and informal manner. The phrase «peachy keen» could be used with or without the hyphen. The word «peachy» could also be used to denote the same thing.
The phrase «peachy keen» is not exactly recent or commonly used. It, in fact, is viewed as a slightly outdated phrase. The word «peachy» is used instead when the writer intends to mean the same thing as the phrase.
Due to its datedness, the phrase is typically used when the writer intends the sentence or message to come across as a bit cute or silly. And due to the overly cheerful or optimistic sound to it, the phrase could be used in a slightly sarcastic way at times. For example:
- My meetings ran beyond scheduled timings and I had a flat tire, but my day sure was simply peachy-keen.
The word «peachy», which means an attractive or especially likable person, could be used earnestly, however. But even the lone adjective might be intertwined with sarcasm on certain occasions.
The adjective «keen» has been around since the 900s, as mentioned earlier. It was, however, used as a slang term only during the 1900s, a millennium later. Similarly, the word «peach» is a slang term that has been used in the US since the 1700s, at least. The first recorded usage of «peachy keen», however, was during the 1950s.
Prepositions to Use After «Keen»
The adjective «keen» could be followed by a noun or a preposition. The prepositions that typically follow the word are (in descending order of usage):
- on
- for
- to
- in
- about
- at
- of
The preposition «on» is the most commonly used. Here are a few sentences incorporating «keen on»:
- But she wasn’t too keen on the plan.
- Are you keen on writing about consumer technology? Keep reading.
- Our six-year-old daughter wasn’t too keen on swimming as the pool was a bit too deep for her.
- I was never keen on attending that university, as I wasn’t a fan of the way the courses worked there.
- After my brief interaction with Jim, I quickly realized he wasn’t very keen on the project.
Here are some sentences using a few other prepositions with the word «keen»:
- He seemed a bit too keen for the project.
- The car’s engine is quite keen to rev.
- She isn’t very keen in certain ways.
- And I was not feeling very keen about that.
Kindly note, the prepositions in the above sentences are interchangeable, to a certain extent.
There are, of course, some differences between the prepositions. The words «on» and «to», for instance, could denote certain minor, yet important variations.
- She is extremely keen on cooking.
- She is extremely keen to cook today.
In the first sentence, the preposition «on» denotes in general terms the subject’s interest in cooking. In the second sentence, however, the word «to» indicates the subject is stoked about cooking on the given day. The person may be keen on cooking in general or she is just feeling like cooking on that particular day alone.
Example Sentences with the Word «Keen»
Here is a wide range of sentences incorporating the word «keen»:
- She was a self-reliant, silent woman – with thin lips, a keen eye, and a professional demeanor.
- I ain’t keen either way.
- He was standing outside all by himself, watching things with keen interest.
- Mark gave her a keen glance.
- I’m keen to eat some pizza tonight.
- She was keen to know how he was doing.
- He was a keen hunter and a solid horseman.
- These last articles exhibit a keen analysis and solid interpretation of facts.
- Despite being extremely close, they wanted their privacy, and distance was particularly needed with that keen hearing ability of theirs.
- The malls are quite nearby for keen shoppers.
- Not all agriculturists are keen traders.
- They still rehearse two times a week and are more than just keen to widen their horizons.
- He was a good handyman and also a keen musician.
- I am not very keen on that topic.
- All the kids were keen to swim.
- They aren’t very keen on using the term to describe the dominant pair of the pack.
- That doesn’t bode well for the leader, who is keen on ruling the country indefinitely.
- They’ve been on a couple of dates together, and Amanda seems really keen.
- Anna is very keen on Tom.
Conclusion
If you are keen on something, it means you are excited about that thing and you cannot wait. On the other hand, if you are not keen on a thing, it denotes you are not enthusiastic about it or interested in it.
It should not be that difficult to get the meaning of the adjective right. However, as mentioned above, there are instances when the word could be used in the literal sense. Make sure you are able to make that distinction in meaning when framing sentences using the word.
Kindly note, «keen» is not very frequently used in the United States. It’s an adjective more popular in the UK and Australia than in America. If you are looking to specifically cater to English speakers of certain geographies, be particularly wary of this aspect.
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keen — перевод на русский
/kiːn/
How long has Mr. Keen been inside?
Долго Кин находится внутри?
Keen is in the lead.
Кин в первой.
Keen is still loose.
Кин ещё не пойман.
I’m telling you, Keen.
Говорю тебе, Кин.
What’s going on with Agent Keen?
Не хочешь рассказать, что творится с агентом Кин?
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Well, Castellan, the Chancellor doesn’t seem too keen to help, how about you?
Что ж, Кастелян, Канцлер нам помогать не хочет, как насчет вас?
Daisy was rather keen that I help Upper Bleaching out.
Дейзи хочет, чтобы я помог команде Бличинга.
Dad is keen to be with you.
Папочка очень хочет быть с тобой.
— I’m training a new DJ, she’s keen…
— Я учу нового ди-джея. Она хочет…
He’s young, keen to impress.
Он молод, хочет произвести впечатление.
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Come, thick night, and pall thee in the dunnest smoke of hell, that my keen knife see not the wound it makes, nor heaven peep through the blanket of the dark, to cry ‘Hold, hold!
Приди, густая ночь, Окутанная мглистым дымом ада, Чтоб острый нож своих не видел ран, Чтоб небеса, прорвав покровы мрака,
You have a keen eye.
У вас острый взгляд.
It is a king’s prerogative to make yesterday’s deafness today’s keen hearing.
Ёто королевска€ привилеги€ обращать вчерашнюю глухоту в сегодн€шний острый слух.
I happen to have a very keen lesbian eye.
Так случилось, что у меня очень острый на лесбиянок глаз.
You have a keen eye.
У тебя острый глаз.
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She’ll lend a hand. I don’t think she’s keen to marry me now that living with the kids has come into it.
Она уже не стремится выйти за меня, узнав, что надо будет жить с моими детьми.
Dr Ben Sessa is keen to pick up where Ronnie left off and revived the use of LSD in therapy.
Доктор Бен Сесса стремится возродить то, что оставил Ронни, и возобновил использование ЛСД в терапии.
He’s keen to show we’re being proactive. — How is he?
— Стремится показать, что мы прогнозируем ситуацию и делаем всё возможное.
The administration is keen to progress a relationship.
Администрация стремится к прогрессу отношений.
But still keen to get some tips from me.
Но все еще стремится получить несколько советов от меня.
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I’m not all that keen on boozing.
Выпивка меня не очень волнует.
I have always been keenly interested in his experiments.
Его эксперименты всегда очень интересовали меня.
I’ve a very keen sense of smell and I stank like a rotten fish when I was fertilized.
Я очень чувствительна к запахам и я воняла, как протухшая рыба, когда я была оплодотворена.
Very keen to build that up.
Я очень хочу развить эту практику.
Eustace and I are rather keen to get in.
Я и Юстас очень хотим попасть в него.
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He was keen on farming… where did that get us? Christopher takes him on, within twenty-four hours… young Pamela runs screaming to her mother… where did they find him… stark naked in her bedroom!
Он был заинтересован в фермерстве, затем в течение 24 часов полюбил Христа и затем его нашли под кайфом орущим на мать голым в спальне
Anyway, he’s inordinately keen.
Во всяком случае, он весьма заинтересован.
You mean like all of them? Actually, I’m rather keen on that one who looks like a man.
ты думаешь, как все вообще то я заинтересован, чтобы ты вёл себя как человек.
He was most keen I should not explore his interests in the colonies.
Он был очень заинтересован в том, чтобы я не раскрыл его интересы в колониях.
Clarence Traingrove I’m very keen on that property and my offer of 50 pounds — still stands.
Кларенс Трингров, я крайне заинтересован в этой собственности и моё предложение в 50 фунтов… всё ещё в силе.
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But I’m not so keen on the design.
А вот от дизайна я не в восторге.
I’m not that keen on it, either. I only kept the bally thing to show who’s master.
Честно говоря, я тоже от них не в восторге. Я не сбривал эти чертовьi усьi только, чтобьi показать, кто здесь хозяин.
Apart from Laughing Boy — not so keen on him.
Далеко не «Смеющийся мальчик» — Я не очень-то от него в восторге
And between you and me, I’m not so keen on the French myself.
Я столько о вас слышал. И, между нами говоря… Я и сам-то не в восторге от французов.
They’re keen to have me back.
Он в восторге, что я выхожу на работу.
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If you’re so keen on Wendy, you’re always pointing out you knew her before I did Why didn’t you marry her when you had the chance?
Если ты так увлечён Венди, и всегда указываешь, что познакомился с ней прежде, чем я почему ты не женился на ней, когда у тебя была такая возможность?
So keen to fight and to solve affronts…
«ак увлечен битвой и защитой оскорбленных…
– He’s still quite keen on me, you know.
— Знаешь, он до сих пор увлечен мной.
He is very keen to be part of it.
Он очень увлечён быть частью всего этого.
— He is very keen.
— Он очень увлечён.
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— My dear chap, I’m really sorry, but I wasn’t too keen about dying.
— Мне очень жаль, но мне еще не хочется умирать.
I can see you are very keen to get there
Вижу, как сильно тебе хочется туда залезть.
If you’re that keen, you can see it all for a shilling on Queen Alexandra’s Day.
Если Вам так хочется, Вы можете осмотреть все за шиллинг в тезоименитство королевы Александры.
Why do you seem so keen for me to get involved?
Почему тебе так хочется меня в это втянуть?
I’ve never known Father so keen to go out to dinner.
Я и не думала, что отцу так хочется поехать на ужин.
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— He seemed quite keen to talk to you.
— Кажется, он очень хочет поговорить с вами.
Our new head of house there, Terrance Wexford, is very keen on making his mark.
Наш новый глава дома, Терренс Вексфорд, очень хочет отличиться.
And he’s keen to marry on account of his leg.
И он очень хочет жениться, из-за своей ноги.
But your granny is keen for you to marry into the Hu family?
Но ваша бабушка очень хочет, чтобы вы породнились с семьёй Ху.
But she’s very keen to learn.
Но она очень хочет приобщиться
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острый, сильный, голосить, причитать, плач по покойнику
прилагательное ↓
- острый, остро отточенный, с острым лезвием, краем, концом и т. п.
keen knife /sword, spear/ — острый нож /меч, -ое копьё/
keen edge — а) острый край; б) острое лезвие; в) спец. хорошо режущая кромка
keen as a razor — острый как бритва
- острый (на вкус); пикантный; пряный
dishes with a keen relish — острые /пряные/ блюда
- резкий, пронизывающий
keen wind — резкий /пронизывающий/ ветер
keen cold — пронизывающий холод
keen frost — жестокий /трескучий/ мороз
- сильный, острый
keen pain — острая боль
keen hunger — мучительный голод
keen appetite — хороший аппетит
- острый, тонко, остро воспринимающий; обострённый
keen sight [intelligence] — острое зрение [-ый ум]
keen glance — проницательный взгляд
keen hearing — тонкий слух
keen intellect [interest] — живой ум [интерес]
keen sensibilities [understanding] — тонкая чувствительность /восприимчивость/ [-ое понимание]
- острый, глубокий
keen sorrow [disappointment] — глубокое горе [разочарование]
keen pleasure — огромное удовольствие
keen delight — пылкий восторг
astoundingly [exceedingly] keen — изумительно [исключительно] тонкий /глубокий/
- напряжённый, острый, интенсивный
keen fight /struggle/ — острая борьба
keen intellectual exertion — напряжённое умственное усилие
keen contest [competition] — трудное состязание [соревнование]
- едкий, острый, язвительный; колкий
keen criticism — острая критика
keen satire — едкая сатира
keen wit — острый ум
keen reproaches — горькие упрёки
keen speeches — язвительные речи
with keen sarcasm [retorts] — с едким сарказмом [с колкими репликами]
- хитрый; проницательный
keen reasoning — хитроумное рассуждение
keen bargainers — люди, изощрённые в искусстве торговаться, вести переговоры и т. п.
- соревновательный
keen prices — конкурентоспособные /низкие/ цены
- живо интересующийся, страстно увлекающийся
keen sportsman [dancer, climber] — страстный спортсмен [танцор, альпинист]
keen reader — любознательный читатель
to be keen on smth. — очень любить что-л., увлекаться чем-л.
to be keen on /upon, about/ sport [music, horses, mountaineering] — увлекаться спортом [музыкой, лошадьми, альпинизмом]
so keen about his game as to forget everything — так увлечён игрой, что забывает обо всём
I’m not very keen on jazz — я не очень люблю джаз
to be keen on smb. — разг. быть влюблённым в кого-л., любить кого-л.
- страстно желающий чего-л., стремящийся к чему-л.
keen for gain [money, pleasure, variety] — жаждущий наживы [денег, удовольствий, разнообразия]
to be keen to do smth. /on doing smth./ — сильно желать /стремиться/ сделать что-л.
he is very keen to see his birthplace again — он мечтает снова повидать место, где родился
- разг. чудесный, превосходный
keen as mustard — а) крайне заинтересованный; б) страстно стремящийся; в) горячий, полный энтузиазма
глагол ↓
- причитать по покойнику (в Ирландии); вопить; голосить
the women were keening — женщины голосили /причитали/
- оплакивать покойника с причитаниями (по ирландским обычаям)
существительное ↓
- причитание по покойнику (в Ирландии)
to set up a keen for smb. — причитать /голосить/ по покойнику
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She’s keen on music.
Она бредит музыкой.
Dogs have a very keen sense of smell.
У собак очень острое обоняние.
I’m not keen on cabbage.
Я не в восторге от капусты. / Мне не нравится капуста.
What a keen day!
Какой прекрасный день!
He was keen to begin classes.
Ему не терпелось начать занятия.
Eagles have very keen eyesight.
Орлы обладают очень острым зрением.
With her keen mind and good business sense, she soon became noticed.
С ее острым умом и хорошим деловым чутьём, она вскоре стала выделяться.
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Booksellers are keen to pitch for school business.
She was new in the job and keen as mustard (=very keen).
American companies are keen to scout out business opportunities in Vietnam.
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Возможные однокоренные слова
keenness — чуткость, увлеченность
keenly — остро, сильно, резко
Формы слова
verb
I/you/we/they: keen
he/she/it: keens
ing ф. (present participle): keening
2-я ф. (past tense): keened
3-я ф. (past participle): keened
adjective
срав. степ. (comparative): keener
прев. степ. (superlative): keenest
Synonym: acute, bright, clever, cutting, exact, fine, quick, sharp, sharp-witted, smart. Antonym: blunt, dull, obtuse. Similar words: teen, queen, green, keep, screen, between, in the end, teenage. Meaning: [kɪːn] n. a funeral lament sung with loud wailing. v. express grief verbally. adj. 1. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions 2. intense or sharp 3. very good 4. as physically painful as if caused by a sharp instrument 5. having a sharp cutting edge or point.
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(1) He always funked when competition grew too keen.
(2) We are keen that Britain should get involved too.
(3) She’s very keen to learn about Japanese culture.
(4) He told Hayling that he was keen to help.
(5) Eagles have very keen eyesight.
(6) Dogs have a keen sense of smell.
(7) Mrs. Miller is very keen on art.
(8) I’m not keen to go again.
(9) He was a man of keen perception.
(10) Prince Charles is a keen polo player.
(11) I’m dead keen on Chinese paintings.
(12) She was keen to exploit her discovery commercially.
(13) John was very keen to help.
(14) This knife is very keen.
(15) I wasn’t too keen on going to the party.
(16) He’s mad keen on football.
(17) A keen north wind was blowing.
(18) Companies are increasingly keen to contract out peripheral activities like training.
(19) Officials were keen to discern how much public support there was.
(20) McCartney was also keen to write in a classical idiom[sentencedict.com/keen.html], rather than a pop one.
(21) Ministers are as keen as ever to wrap their activities in a shroud of secrecy.
(22) I am a very keen runner and am out training most days.
(23) He is keen to weed out the many applicants he believes may be frauds.
(24) He is very keen to reach agreement with the US on reducing long-range nuclear missiles.
(25) Firms are now keen to hold on to the people they recruit.
(26) The Government was keen for people to get married rather than shack up.
(27) Nobody was keen to take on such a thankless task.
(28) He became a keen golfer after his retirement from politics.
(29) To be quite truthful with you, I’m not very keen on this colour.
(30) Doctors are short of time to listen and are therefore keen to dish out drugs whenever they can.
More similar words: teen, queen, green, keep, screen, between, in the end, teenage, fifteen, keep to, keep up, keep on, keep off, teenager, keep down, keep away, by the end of, at the end of, screening, keep out of, keep back, keep from, keep in mind, take effect, keep up with, keep an eye on, keep in touch, keep pace with, free enterprise, keep company with.
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It takes a keen intellect to play chess.
Для игры в шахматы нужен острый ум, мистер Пауэрс.
In this role, you should have a keen eye for detail and excellent communication skills.
В этой роли он должны иметь острый взгляд на детали и отличные коммуникативные навыки.
Yes, I was very keen.
Да, я был очень «острым«.
I’m grateful for your expertise and keen eyesight.
Я признательна вам за ваше острое зрение и знание своего дела.
It also revealed his keen awareness that no strategy is perfect.
Однако он показал свое острое понимание того, что ни одна стратегия не является идеальной.
They certainly had the keen eyesight for hunting.
У них, конечно же, было острое зрение для охоты.
Despite that, her mind overall remained keen.
Несмотря на это, ее ум в целом оставался острым.
It has a keen eye, and is active and strong.
Он имеет острое зрение, является активным и сильным.
You’ll need smart strategy and keen eyes to alter flight paths as needed and keep the chaos under control.
Вам понадобится продуманная стратегия и острый глаз, чтоб прокладывать безопасные пути и удерживать этот хаос под контролем.
She had a keen intellect and a passion for reading.
Он отличался острым умом и страстью к чтению.
Anyhow, very keen to run it now.
Впрочем, при большом желании осуществить её можно прямо сейчас.
He was very keen that I learn.
И он очень хотел, чтобы я учился».
To keen regret, lately we have observed motion backwards.
К величайшему сожалению, в последнее время мы стали свидетелями движения в обратном направлении.
I wasn’t too keen anyhow.
В любом случае, мне не очень-то и хотелось…
Camptosaurus relies on its keen senses to avoid predators.
Камптозавр опирается на свои развитые органы чувств, чтобы избежать хищников.
You gentlemen aren’t keen to address the schedule I see.
Как я поняла, джентльмены, вы не намерены обратить внимание на расписание.
Hedge-fund managers keen to turn a quick profit should look elsewhere.
Менеджеры хедж-фондов, стремящиеся получить быструю прибыль, должны искать в другом месте.
We settled because I was keen to protect our employees.
Мы пошли на мирное урегулирование, потому что я хотел защитить наших сотрудников.
I am keen to work with your program.
Я бы с радостью начал работать с вашей программой».
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But not all technology is created equal, so naturally I was keen to dig deeper.
AUTOMOBILES
The artist’s keen sense of humor can be felt in his pliant, idiosyncratic painting vocabulary and in his witty titles.
ART
These artists maintain a keen and genuine observation of the sociopolitical issues in Korea.
ART
The actress is keen to work with the award-winning Grandmaster director, but is committed to another film project, Apple Daily said.
MOVIES & TV
I’m keen to play through it, but been waiting for a sub # 20 price for absolutely ages…
MOVIES & TV
You may not be keen on getting an entire room decked out in shag, especially if you have pets that shed.
PARENTING
Since it has been established that projects like this help foster this global awareness we are so keen on instilling, the next question is how to go about designing a project like this.
EDUCATION
This is a new recipe I’ll be keen to try in my slow cooker.
FASHION
As writer and director, Baumbach casts a keen eye on the absurdities of urban life as well as the issues facing traditional filmmakers at a time when anyone and everyone can create «media» on the spot.
MOVIES & TV
Back then, I didn’t have any training or experience in talking to large groups of people, not to mention I wasn’t very keen on the idea of facing my worst fear.
BUSINESS
Lacking a keen sense of a tradition, as modernity is wont to do, their actions are more situationally relevant and utilitarian.
RELIGION
However, there is still time and Wilshere will bwe keen to waste none of it by producing the sort of performances that will ensure he does get back into the England frame on a regular basis.
SPORTS
So if you’re still keen on the Touareg, it’s best considering it as a workhorse — although a hugely comfortable, and luxurious one.
AUTOMOBILES
With their involvement in the Search For A Star competition, and the Grads In Games initiative as a whole, Exient are keen to help bring the next generation of games developers closer to achieving their dreams.
GAMING
Focusing Labradors» keen noses on the search for explosives is the goal at K2 Solutions, the detection-dog training center that Kjellsen founded in North Carolina.
PETS
The Argentina team captain is highly regarded as the best footballer in the world right now and he has drawn the attention and interest by a lot of cash-rich clubs, but the defending Spanish champions are said to be keen on keeping the five-time Ballon d’Or winner at Barcelona.
SPORTS
The Deputy Conservative Chief Whip, Andrew Robathan, was keen to discover the latest position of the Electoral Commission and the various local authorities around the country which are charged with running the counts.
POLITICS
Autumn completed her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and her Master of Physical Therapy from Western University, Canada With a keen interest in continuing education, Autumn has taken mat and reformer training in the Rehabilitation stream of STTOT Pilates (Spinal, Pelvic and Scapular Stabilization).
HEALTH & FITNESS
[1] While we have some keen insights into this question, we need to continue to experiment, explore, and research this essential question.
EDUCATION
If you are keen to learn some basic Swedish before your arrival in Lund, you can take the free online course «Learning Swedish» offered by the Swedish Institute.
SCIENCE
Aside from an interest in ancient history, I get a lot of joy from just sitting at home and drinking with pals and listening to music (very keen on bowie, the smiths and the jimi hendrix…
DATING
-LSB-…] and ladybirds July 4, 2012 by pinkoddy So after seeing Choice chambers on Science Sparks (here) I was really keen to do them with my son — so decided that L could be for Lice.
PARENTING
Rumor has it that Samsung is keen to offload its Liquavista acquisition to Amazon for an amount that is not likely to exceed $ 100 million.
BOOKS
Anzhi Makhachkala are keen on revising their 0-0 draw in the first leg of Europa League as the Russian side travel to Newcastle United this Thursday in search for a ticket into the next stage, which they can grab by at least scoring a goal and not getting beaten.
SPORTS
Family — you might both have kids, and showing interest in one another’s family is a good way to show you’re keen to get to know them well.
DATING
If you’re more keen to exercise your wallet, visit Dahab in July.
TRAVEL
Arsenal in particular were keen on signing the 29-year-old England international.
SPORTS
If you are keen on helping the local community in Karimunjawa, the good the folks who run The Panorama Guesthouse have set up a foundation, Hello Karimunjawa that teaches English to adults working in tourism.
TRAVEL
If you’re keen to explore beyond the obvious tourist spots, you’re in the right place.
TRAVEL
Mamadou Sakho is set to be sold by the Reds and both Italian sides are keen on securing his services
SPORTS
Codirectors Chris Hegedus and D.A. Pennebaker are documentary legends (Town Bloody Hall, The War Room)— we’re sure they’ll bring keen inquiry and respectful distance to a tough subject.
MOVIES & TV
Excelling in team-oriented collaborative environments with a keen focus on carrying out patient goals and objectives.
JOBS
It added, «The leadership of Arewa Youth Assembly has observed with keen interest the high level of lawlessness exhibited by Nnamdi Kanu since he was granted bail in June this year and the conspiracy of silence displayed by the Federal Government and its security agencies in the face of such affront by the IPOB leader.
POLITICS
But when the heady days are gone and structures are needed to sustain a movement, Lutherans — with their keen sense that structures may commit us to supporting what is less than ideal — are likely to have trouble distinguishing better from worse institutions, so taken will they be by the memory of a moment when the spirit seemed free of any compromising demands of structure.
RELIGION
It is understood Shanghai CRED will lose a small amount of money on the first shipment, but was keen to get the trade started as prices in Australia are forecast to fall over the coming years.
FOOD & BEVERAGES
We are keen supporters of the trade associations within the babywearing and nursery industries and an active member of the Baby Carrier Industry Alliance (BCIA) and Center for Babywearing Studies, through which we work with other babywearing schools to discuss continuous improvement within babywearing education.
PARENTING
Fortunately, a different lender will most likely be keen on your credibility if you’ve been making payments for at least six months.
MONEY
Recalling her own experience entering the profession nearly 30 years earlier, Moore Johnson expresses her keen interest in the next generation of educators.
EDUCATION
With Arsenal keen on retaining the Frenchman, Everton have reportedly turned the spotlight onto another Gunners forward — Danny Welbeck.
SPORTS
A useful 90 kg weight reduction over its predecessor still doesn’t make the new Q5 an evo kind of car, but the petrol engined 354bhp SQ5 is closer in spirit, if not execution, to holding the interest of keen drivers.
AUTOMOBILES
According to Heathers, the role of a scientist becomes even more important when the venture capital firm is keen to invest in early stage technologies, where the degree of risk involved is much higher but the potential returns are also much greater.
SCIENCE
Some of the more biting lines from Mokgosi’s rambling, yet keen, curatorial critique include: «what a magically natural and pointless description» and «here the wall labels reframe the text towards a narrative that fulfills the deeds of so-called historical considerations of the city.»
ART
Staying in Casa Gangotena is like staying in a private home, with highly-personalized attention for its guests and a keen sense of ecuadorian hospitality.
TRAVEL
The 32-year-old, who performed an amazing 13 saves in a game against Real Madrid last term, is seen as a strong dressing room character and Pellegrini is keen to bing him on board to challenge current number one Joe Hart, who slipped up again against Chelsea when he collided with defender Matija Nastasic to gift Fernando Torres with a last minute winner.
SPORTS
Adds the brand’s tea master and buyer, David De Candia, «Our brand expands beyond the best in coffee to also offer an impressive selection of whole leaf teas from top family-owned tea estates that we are keen to share with our new Japanese customers.
FOOD & BEVERAGES
However, he also remains enthusiastic about the culture he and his colleagues have created and is keen to evangelize to other companies about the importance of workplace happiness.
BUSINESS
Language doesn’t discuss the problem of existing things, but is keen on where the meaning comes from.
ART
If the next assessment centre in the Manchester office isn’t for two or three weeks because they rescheduled them, but there’s one happening in London perhaps the candidate is interested and keen, we’ll book them in London but then we’ll look at paying some expenses back to the candidate for train fare or money towards an overnight stay.
JOBS
A great deal of producers are not using the above practices but the workshops were still full of people keen to understand the principle.
FOOD & BEVERAGES
The upshot is Sony’s not keen on cross-play, and it doesn’t look like it will change its mind any time soon.
GAMING
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[kiːn]
verb глагол
Синонимы:
admire,
enjoy,
passion,
rage.
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увлекаться
keen on music
увлекаться музыкой -
сильно желать
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причитать
adjective прилагательное
Синонимы:
shrewd,
acute,
astute,
avid,
enthusiastic,
exquisite,
incisive,
poignant,
snappy,
spirited,
subtle,
vibrant,
zippy,
accurate,
agile.
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проницательный
keen glance
проницательный взглядkeen ear
чуткое ухо -
острый
keen sense of humour
острое чувство юмораkeen competition
сильная конкуренцияkeen wind
резкий ветерkeen eye
зоркий глаз -
живой
keen interest
живой интерес -
тонкий
keen understanding
тонкое понимание -
энергичный
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заядлый
keen hunter
заядлый охотник -
изощренный
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меткий
participle причастие
Синонимы:
addicted,
aiming,
anxious,
aspirant,
aspiring,
attracted,
bitter,
dragged,
enthralled,
enthusiast,
enthusiastic,
excited,
fascinated,
impressed,
intent.
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увлеченный
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стремящийся
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пронизывающий
Анаграммы
Слова, состоящие из тех же букв, что и keen:
knee.
Частота употребления
Кол-во употреблений keen на 1 миллион слов: 10.
Примеры предложений
A fence between makes love more keen.
Преграда между двоими делает любовь сильнее.
I was keen on classical music in my school days.
Я увлекался классической музыкой в свои школьные годы.
Bob is keen to pass the examination.
Боб стремится сдать экзамен.
The knife has a keen blade.
Лезвие этого ножа очень острое.
The dog has a keen scent.
У собаки тонкий нюх.
That young man is very keen on cycling.
Этот молодой человек очень любит ездить на велосипеде.
Are you very keen about going with them?
Вам очень хочется с ними поехать?
The blade of my knife is very keen.
У моего ножа очень острое лезвие.
The falcon has keen eyes.
У сокола острое зрение.
I have a keen interest in politics.
Я весьма интересуюсь политикой.
You have a keen sense of direction.
У тебя острое чувство направления.
The students pay keen attention.
Студенты очень внимательно слушают.
Japanese parents are not keen to talk about their own children.
Японские родители неохотно говорят о своих детях.
She is keen to go abroad.
Она страстно желает поехать за границу.
She is keen on birds and flowers.
Она увлекается птицами и цветами.
He’s keen on sports.
Он помешан на спорте.
Flies have a keen sense of smell for decaying matter.
У мух острый нюх на разлагающееся вещество.
The dog has a very keen sense of smell.
У этой собаки острый нюх.
That is a keen observation.
Тонко подмечено.