Definitions
n. great energy and enthusiasm for an activity or cause
热情；热忱
Example
She tackled the garden cleanup with remarkable zeal.
她以极大的热情投入到花园清理工作中。
Volunteers' zeal can strengthen community projects, but sustained progress also requires reliable funding and professional support.
志愿者的热忱能推动社区项目，但持续进展也需要稳定的资金和专业支持。
Collocations
- zeal for learning
- with great zeal
- missionary zeal
Word family
- zealous (adj.)
- zealously (adv.)
Synonyms
- enthusiasm
- passion
Antonyms
- apathy
Usage tip
不可数名词；常用zeal for表示对某事的热情。
FAQ
- What does zeal mean?
- great energy and enthusiasm for an activity or cause
- How is zeal pronounced?
- UK /ziːl/, US /ziːl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
