be eager to v — having a strong desire or enthusiasm to do something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: having a strong desire or enthusiasm to do something
Pronunciation (IPA): /biː ˈiːɡər tuː/
Korean meaning: ~을 하고자 하는 강한 열망이나 열정을 가진
Korean pronunciation: 비 **이**거 투
Example Sentences
- My cat is eager to knock over my coffee every morning.
- Students are always eager to leave when the bell rings.
- She was eager to impress her new colleagues with her presentation skills.
be eager to v
NOUN//biː ˈiːɡər tuː//
having a strong desire or enthusiasm to do something
The kids are eager to open their birthday presents right now.
The eager beaver can't wait to achieve!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
eager는 13세기 프랑스어 'aigre'에서 유래되어 '날카로운, 신맛의'를 뜻했지만, 시간이 지나면서 '예리한 관심'이라는 의미로 발전했습니다. 마치 날카로운 칼처럼 집중된 열정을 표현하게 된 것이죠.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat is eager to knock over my coffee every morning.”
“Students are always eager to leave when the bell rings.”
“She was eager to impress her new colleagues with her presentation skills.”
“The startup was eager to attract investors for their innovative project.”
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