fervent
Meaning: Having or displaying intense and passionate feeling, especially about a belief, cause, or desire.
Fervent describes emotion or conviction that is deeply felt and openly expressed. A fervent supporter is passionately committed; a fervent hope is intensely held; a fervent prayer is uttered with great sincerity. The word is more elevated than 'passionate' and less extreme than 'fanatical.' It commonly collocates with 'supporter,' 'believer,' 'hope,' 'wish,' 'prayer,' and 'advocate.' The related adverb 'fervently' and noun 'fervour' are equally common. It is standard in journalism, political writing, and literary prose.
Examples
- She remained a fervent advocate of comprehensive education throughout her long career in public life. 她在漫长的公共生活生涯中始终是综合教育的热忱倡导者。Fue una ferviente defensora de la educación comprehensiva a lo largo de toda su dilatada carrera pública.彼女は長い公的生活を通じて、総合教育の熱心な提唱者であり続けた。그녀는 오랜 공직 생활 내내 종합 교육의 열렬한 옹호자로 남아 있었다.
- The prime minister expressed his fervent hope that the peace process would not be derailed by the recent violence. 首相表达了对和平进程不会被近期暴力事件破坏的热切希望。El primer ministro expresó su ferviente deseo de que el proceso de paz no se viese descarrilado por la reciente violencia.首相は、和平プロセスが最近の暴力によって頓挫しないことへの切なる希望を表明した。총리는 최근의 폭력 사태로 평화 프로세스가 좌절되지 않기를 간절히 바란다고 표명했다.
- Fervent opposition from local residents forced the council to abandon its plans for the bypass. 当地居民的强烈反对迫使市议会放弃了修建绕行公路的计划。La fervorosa oposición de los vecinos obligó al ayuntamiento a abandonar sus planes para la circunvalación.地域住民の強い反対により、議会はバイパス道路の建設計画を断念せざるを得なかった。지역 주민들의 강한 반대로 인해 의회는 우회도로 건설 계획을 포기할 수밖에 없었다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: journalism, politics, literary
Tone: positive
Origin & History
From Latin ferventem (burning, boiling, glowing), present participle of fervere (to boil, glow). Entered English via Old French in the 14th century, initially in religious contexts describing ardent devotion.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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