zeal

IPA/ziːl/
KK[zˈil]IPA/ziːl/

zeal — 名詞

1. strong, energetic enthusiasm for a cause or activity that someone cares about de

1.名詞B2
釋義

熱忱

對信念或目標充滿熱情與投入的態度

strong, energetic enthusiasm for a cause or activity that someone cares about deeply

例句

Hana campaigned for the new library with a zeal that surprised everyone.

Hana 為新圖書館奔走宣傳的那股熱忱，讓每個人都感到驚訝。

with + zeal: 'with a zeal that surprised everyone'

The kitchen staff worked with fresh zeal after the café was renovated.

咖啡館重新裝修之後，廚房團隊工作起來充滿了新的熱忱。

同義詞
  • enthusiasm

    less intense and more everyday; does not always imply sustained commitment

  • fervor

    suggests hotter, more emotional intensity, often religious or political

  • passion

    broader term; can describe romantic love or any deep interest

  • eagerness

    more about keen anticipation than energetic, ongoing effort

反義詞
  • apathy

    complete absence of interest, energy, or concern

  • indifference

    lack of feeling or concern one way or the other

用法筆記

Often used with 'with zeal', 'zeal for something', or in phrases like 'religious zeal' and 'revolutionary zeal'. More intense than 'enthusiasm' — implies energetic, sustained commitment rather than a passing mood.

常見錯誤

❌She showed great zeal for the ice cream at the party.
✅She showed great enthusiasm for the ice cream at the party.
💡'zeal' carries a sense of energetic devotion to something meaningful; casual liking calls for 'enthusiasm' or 'excitement'.