eagerEnglish → ChineseOxford English–Chineseeager /BrE ˈiːɡə , AmE ˈiɡər / adjective 1 (keen) 热切的; to be eager for sth; 热切期待某事 2 (filled with longing) 渴望的; to be eager to do sth; 渴望做某事; to be eager for praise 渴望得到赞许 3 (impatient) 急切的; they're eager to leave 他们急不可耐地想要离开 4 (excited) 兴奋的 ‹face, crowd›; 高昂的 ‹enthusiasm›