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zest
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Derivatives :
n
zestfulness
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adj
zestful
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adj
zesty
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adv
zestfully
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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary
- zest
[zεst]
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1.
noun
[u]
(enthusiasm) 热忱
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2.
noun
[u/s]
(excitement) 兴趣
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3.
noun
[of orange]
[ lemon]
外皮
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zest for life
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对生命的热情
Collins English-English Dictionary
- zest
[zεst]
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1.
n
invigorating or keen excitement or enjoyment
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a zest for living
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2.
n
added interest, flavour, or charm; piquancy
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her presence gave zest to the occasion
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3.
n
something added to give flavour or relish
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4.
n
the peel or skin of an orange or lemon, used as flavouring in drinks, etc
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5.
vt.
[tr]
to give flavour, interest, or piquancy to
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6.
vt.
[Etymology]
C17: from French zeste peel of citrous fruits used as flavouring, of unknown origin
Examples
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zest for life
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对生命的热情
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to put zest into a party
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her presence gave zest to the occasion
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一上来就劲头十足
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be full of zest (or enthusiasm) from the very beginning
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小张正在兴致勃勃地打游戏呢！
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Xiao Zhang is now full of zest for playing games.
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