zest
zest — noun
1. a feeling of great enthusiasm and lively interest, shown through energetic invol
a feeling of great enthusiasm and lively interest, shown through energetic involvement in an activity, hobby, or aspect of life
Rania approached her new role as team leader with evident zest, inspiring everyone around her.
pattern: approach [something] with zest
Noa's zest for languages led her to learn Japanese and Arabic in three years.
pattern: zest for [activity/subject]
The young dancers performed with such zest that the audience rose to their feet.
Pedro tackled every gardening task with zest, even weeding the flower beds on hot afternoons.
What the orchestra lacked in skill, it made up for in zest and energy.
- enthusiasm
broader and more common; zest adds a sense of energetic eagerness
- gusto
very similar but stresses vigorous enjoyment in the moment
- relish
emphasises strong pleasure, often with anticipation
- vigour
focuses on energy and strength rather than enjoyment
- apathy
complete lack of interest or enthusiasm
- indifference
absence of feeling one way or another
文法句型
zest for [something]
with zest
用法筆記
Uncountable in this sense. Often appears in fixed patterns: 'with zest' (adverbial) and 'zest for life/travel/adventure' (followed by for). Frequently modified by adjectives such as 'great', 'youthful', or 'renewed'.
常見錯誤
2. the thin, brightly coloured outer layer of citrus fruits such as lemons, oranges
the thin, brightly coloured outer layer of citrus fruits such as lemons, oranges, or limes, used in cooking and baking to add a sharp, fresh flavour
Nellie grated some lemon zest into the cake batter for a brighter flavour.
verb + object: grate zest
The recipe calls for the zest of two limes and the juice of one orange.
pattern: the zest of [fruit]
Kenji always removes the zest before squeezing the lemon, using the strips to garnish drinks.
You can freeze orange zest in a bag and use it later in sauces.
Trang sprinkled lime zest over the grilled fish just before serving it.
文法句型
the zest of [fruit]
grate the zest
用法筆記
Distinguish from 'peel' — zest refers specifically to the thin coloured outer layer without the bitter white pith underneath, while 'peel' may include the pith. In recipes the instruction is usually to 'grate the zest' or 'remove the zest with a zester'.
常見錯誤
3. a lively, pleasing quality that makes an experience, activity, or thing feel mor
a lively, pleasing quality that makes an experience, activity, or thing feel more interesting, exciting, or enjoyable than it would otherwise be
There was a zest about the carnival that no photograph could ever capture.
phrase: there was a zest about [something]
Paloma's stories, full of unexpected twists, added zest to an otherwise quiet evening.
verb pattern: add zest to [something]
The soup lacked zest until Aarav added a dash of chili oil to it.
What gave the hike its zest was not the view but the challenge of the steep climb.
The live band brought a zest to the wedding that made everyone dance.
文法句型
add [zest] to [something]
give [something] zest