zeal
意味: Great energy and enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause, ideal, or objective.
Zeal implies passionate, sometimes single-minded devotion that goes beyond ordinary enthusiasm. It can be used approvingly to describe dedication, but may also carry a faintly cautionary note when it borders on fanaticism — hence the related adjective 'zealous' and the pejorative noun 'zealot.' Common collocations include 'missionary zeal,' 'reforming zeal,' and 'religious zeal.' It is a staple of political and historical writing.
例文
- The new minister pursued regulatory reform with a missionary zeal that alarmed the industry. 新部长以传教士般的热忱推动监管改革,令业界感到不安。El nuevo ministro impulsó la reforma reguladora con un celo misionero que alarmó al sector.新大臣は業界を不安にさせるほどの宣教師的な熱意で規制改革を推し進めた。신임 장관은 업계를 불안하게 할 만큼의 선교사적 열의로 규제 개혁을 밀어붙였다.
- Her zeal for environmental causes was evident in everything from her diet to her voting record. 她对环保事业的热忱体现在从饮食到投票记录的方方面面。Su celo por las causas medioambientales era patente en todo, desde su dieta hasta su historial de voto.環境問題への彼女の熱意は、食生活から投票記録に至るまであらゆるところに表れていた。환경 문제에 대한 그녀의 열의는 식생활에서부터 투표 기록에 이르기까지 모든 곳에서 드러났다.
- The volunteers brought a zeal to the campaign that no amount of paid advertising could replicate. 志愿者们为竞选活动带来了再多付费广告也无法复制的热忱。Los voluntarios aportaron a la campaña un celo que ninguna cantidad de publicidad de pago podría haber igualado.ボランティアたちは、いかなる有料広告でも再現できないほどの熱意をキャンペーンにもたらした。자원봉사자들은 어떤 유료 광고로도 재현할 수 없는 열의를 캠페인에 쏟아부었다.
発音
使い方ガイド
場面: literary, journalism
トーン: neutral
起源と歴史
From late Latin 'zelus,' from Greek 'zelos' meaning zeal, emulation, or jealousy. It entered English in the 14th century via ecclesiastical usage, initially in the context of religious fervour.
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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