eager
adjective uk/ˈiː.ɡər/ us/ˈiː.ɡɚ/
B2 热切的，渴望的
wanting very much to do or have something, especially something interesting or enjoyable
the children's eager faces 孩子们那一脸渴望的神情
[ + to infinitive ] She sounded very eager to meet you. 听得出来她非常渴望见到你。
They crowded around the spokesperson, eager for any news. 他们把发言人围了个水泄不通，渴望能得到点消息。
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- I'm eager to see her after all this time.
- Sam was eager to get home and play with his new toy.
- Everyone crowded round, eager and excited.
- I'm eager to see the results.
- He was always a good boy, very friendly and eager to please.