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zest

zest

[英] [zest] [美] [zɛst] 生词本

n.

v.

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1. N-UNCOUNT 兴致;热情;狂热 Zest is a feeling of pleasure and enthusiasm. 
  • He retired from professional chess because he had lost the zest for winning...

    他退出了职业国际象棋赛场,因为他已经对获胜毫无兴致。

  • He has a zest for life and a quick intellect.

    他对生活充满热情,思维敏捷。

2. N-UNCOUNT (活动或情形的)乐趣,趣味,刺激性 Zest is a quality in an activity or situation which you find exciting. 
  • Live interviews add zest and a touch of the unexpected to any piece of research.

    现场采访会为各种调查增添趣味性和些许新奇感。

  • ...the zest and charm of this beautiful comic opera.

    这出精彩的喜歌剧的诙谐和魅力

3. N-UNCOUNT (用于调味的)柠檬皮,橙皮 The zest of a lemon, orange, or lime is the outer skin when it is used to give flavour to something such as a cake or a drink. 
  • Mix the rest of the olive oil with the zest and juice of the lemon...

    将其余的橄榄油和柠檬皮及柠檬汁混合在一起。

  • Finely grate about a teaspoon of orange zest and put aside.

    将橙皮擦出大约一茶匙的细末待用。

Noun

1. vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

2. a tart spiciness

Verb

1. add herbs or spices to

1. He campaigned with zest.
他满腔热情地参加了运动。

来自《简明英汉词典》

2. He entered into the plan with zest.
他热心地参加这一计划。

来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

3. He is 74 years old but still full of zest.
他 74 岁了,但仍充满激情。

来自《简明英汉词典》

4. Last month's victory has given him a renewed zest for the game.
上个月的胜利重新唤起他对这项运动的热情。

来自《简明英汉词典》

5. The love affair added a little zest to her life.
这次恋爱给她的生命增添了一些生趣。

来自《简明英汉词典》

6. We tucked into the food with zest.
我们吃得津津有味。

来自《简明英汉词典》