/ˌkjʊəriˈɒsəti ||; ˌkjυrɪˈɑsətɪ/noun (
plural curiosities)
1 [U] a desire to know or learn 好奇心;求知欲: I was full of curiosity about their plans. 我们对他们的计划充满好奇。 Out of curiosity, he opened her letter. 他出于好奇,拆了她的信。
2 [C] an unusual and interesting person or thing 奇人;奇事;珍品: The museum was full of historical curiosities. 博物馆里陈列着大批历代珍品。