passion

passion — noun

1. an emotion that takes hold of you strongly, such as desire, deep love, or fierce

1.名詞B2
釋義

an emotion that takes hold of you strongly, such as desire, deep love, or fierce anger

例句

The crowd's passion filled the stadium before the final song.

abstract noun as subject

A sudden passion made Leo kiss Hana at the station.

同義詞
  • emotion

    a broader word for any feeling, not always this intense

  • desire

    focuses more on wanting, often in a sexual or ambitious way

  • fervor

    more formal and often used for public, religious, or political feeling

反義詞
  • calm

    suggests control and the absence of strong emotional force

  • indifference

    means lack of feeling or concern

文法句型

feel passion

with passion

in a passion

用法筆記

Usually uncountable. Distinguish from sense 2, which is about a favourite activity or subject, and from sense 3, which is mainly plural and often suggests feelings that are hard to control.

常見錯誤

❌She felt very passion when she saw him.
✅She felt great passion when she saw him.' / 'She felt very passionate when she saw him.
💡The noun is 'passion'; after 'felt very' you need the adjective 'passionate'.

2. something you care about so strongly that you give it a lot of time and energy

2.名詞C1
釋義

something you care about so strongly that you give it a lot of time and energy

例句

Since college, Amir has had a passion for street photography.

a passion for + noun

Teaching girls to code became Nora's passion after one summer camp.

同義詞
  • enthusiasm

    a common word for eager interest, often a little less deep or lasting

  • devotion

    stresses loyal commitment, especially over time

  • obsession

    stronger and more negative, suggesting unhealthy focus

反義詞
  • indifference

    shows little interest or emotional investment

  • boredom

    suggests the activity does not hold your attention

文法句型

a passion for + noun

a passion for + -ing

something is someone's passion

用法筆記

Often used in the pattern 'a passion for ...'. Unlike sense 1, it usually names a lasting interest rather than a sudden emotion.

常見錯誤

❌Mia has passion in dance.
✅Mia has a passion for dance.
💡This sense usually takes 'a passion for ...', not 'passion in'.

3. strong feelings, especially anger or sexual desire, that can be difficult to con

3.名詞C1
釋義

strong feelings, especially anger or sexual desire, that can be difficult to control

例句

The speech stirred old passions in the village after the land fight.

stir passions

Jealousy and wounded pride drove his passions out of control.

同義詞
  • impulses

    stresses sudden inner drives rather than broad emotional states

  • urges

    focuses on strong wants, often physical or emotional

  • emotions

    broader and more neutral than this often uncontrolled sense

反義詞
  • self-control

    emphasizes keeping your feelings under control

  • restraint

    focuses on deliberate control over strong feelings

文法句型

stir passions

arouse passions

control your passions

用法筆記

Usually appears as the plural passions, especially in literary, historical, or formal writing. Distinguish from sense 1, which can describe one strong feeling without suggesting loss of control.

常見錯誤

❌The crowd's passion were high.
✅The crowd's passions were running high.
💡This sense is usually plural when it means uncontrollable strong feelings.

4. the part of the Christian story where Jesus suffers and dies

4.名詞
釋義

the part of the Christian story where Jesus suffers and dies

例句

The church choir sang about the Passion on Good Friday.

the Passion

A wooden painting of the Passion hung above the stone altar.

同義詞
  • Crucifixion

    focuses more narrowly on Jesus's death on the cross

  • suffering

    a much broader word that does not by itself identify this Christian event

文法句型

the Passion

the Passion of Christ

Christ's Passion

用法筆記

Usually written as the Passion or Christ's Passion when referring to this Christian meaning. Common around church history, art, and Easter services.

常見錯誤

❌We studied the passion of Christ.
✅We studied the Passion of Christ.
💡This religious sense is usually capitalized.