to be keen on sth
51bet — bet1 S1 [bet] v past tense and past participle bet present participle betting 1.) [I and T] to risk money on the result of a race, game, competition, or other future event →↑gamble ▪ How much do you want to bet? bet (sb) that ▪ He bet me £10 that …
52explore — verb 1 travel around an area VERB + EXPLORE ▪ be keen to (esp. BrE), want to, wish to ▪ be free to ▪ In the afternoon you ll be free to explore a little on your own. PREPOSITION …
53host — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 person who receives and entertains visitors ADJECTIVE ▪ charming (esp. BrE), generous, genial, good, gracious, perfect ▪ George was a perfect host …
54eager — ea|ger [ˈi:gə US ər] adj [Date: 1200 1300; : Old French; Origin: aigre, from Latin acer sharp ] 1.) very keen and excited about something that is going to happen or about something you want to do eager to do sth ▪ I was eager to get back to work… …
55eager — adjective 1 very keen and excited about something that is going to happen or about something you want to do: There was a queue of eager schoolchildren outside the theatre. | eager to do sth: Clara was eager to tell her side of the story. | eager… …
56Cardiff — For other uses, see Cardiff (disambiguation). City and County of Cardiff Dinas a Sir Caerdydd Clockwise from top: Cardiff Bay, the Senedd, Cardiff University and the Millennium Stadium …
57Diego Garcia — For other uses, see Diego Garcia (disambiguation). Diego Garcia IATA: NKW – ICAO: FJDG Summary …
58Sylvia Tidy-Harris — Sylvia Lora Tidy Harris (born July 17th 1961 in Southport, Merseyside) is a British entrepreneur and media pundit. BiographySylvia Lora Tidy Harris (born July 17th 1961 in Southport, Merseyside) is a British entrepreneur and media pundit. Her… …
59The VFL during the World Wars — The Victorian Football League (VFL) was heavily affected by both World War I and World War II. Dozens of players served their country abroad and many lost their lives. On the home front the VFL went ahead during these wars but faced many… …
60Hedge — A transaction that reduces the risk of an investment. The New York Times Financial Glossary * * * ▪ I. hedge hedge 1 [hedʒ] noun [countable] FINANCE something that gives you protection against a financial risk, for example futures (= agreements… …
