late 14c., from Old French inquisitif, from Late Latin inquisitivus "making inquiry," from Latin inquisit-, past participle stem of inquirere (see inquire).
An housbonde shal nat been Inquisityf of goddes pryuetee nor of his wyf. [Chaucer, "Miller's Prologue"]
Related: Inquisitively; inquisitiveness.
实用例句
1. Bears are very inquisitive and must be kept mentally stimulated.
熊非常好奇，必须不断地给予其智力上的刺激。来自柯林斯例句
2. Barrow had an inquisitive nature.
巴罗天生就爱打听别人隐私。来自柯林斯例句
3. Don't be so inquisitive. It's none of your business!
