fervent

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++fer·vent /ˈfɜːvənt $ ˈfɜːr-/ adjective EMOTIONALbelieving or feeling something very strongly and sincerely 热情的；炽热的；热烈的；强烈的 SYN strong a fervent appeal for peace 对和平的强烈呼吁fervent admirer/believer etc a fervent supporter of human rights 热情的人权支持者 —fervently adverb

Examples from the Corpus

fervent• They were no longer disrespectful of authority, and their worship was anything but emotionally fervent.• There were fervent arguments both for and against gun control.• Despite her troubled life she has always had a fervent belief in God.• Needless to say, it is still a fervent catch-cry in the Boston schools.• The theological concepts contained in these phrases are weighty ones indeed and have been the subject of fervent discussion for centuries.• Magnard was also a fervent feminist.• Another son of Haddington was, it has been claimed, the fervent Protestant evangelist John Knox.• The condescension on one side has been met by a fervent reaction on the other.• Most of the people here are fervent supporters of self-determination.fervent admirer/believer etc• At that time I was a fervent believer in the civil service system.

fer·vent adjectiveChineseSyllable

sincerely and believing Corpus or something feeling very strongly

fervent
fer‧vent /ˈfɜːvənt $ ˈfɜːr-/

adjective
believing or feeling something very strongly and sincerely
SYN strong:

a fervent appeal for peace
fervent admirer/believer etc

a fervent supporter of human rights
—fervently adverb

THESAURUS

   ▪ enthusiastic feeling or showing a lot of interest or excitement about something: He’s really enthusiastic about his new job. | An enthusiastic crowd cheered the team onto the pitch.
   ▪ eager wanting to do something or know about something very soon: He was eager to hear every detail of her day. | She was always eager for her turn on the catwalk. | The room was full of eager young faces. | We waited in eager anticipation.
   ▪ keen eager to work or learn: She hasn’t much experience but she’s very keen. | John was a keen student who worked very hard.
   ▪ zealous doing something in a very enthusiastic way, especially supporting something or making sure that people obey rules : She was a zealous supporter of the revolution. | The company has been extremely zealous in defending its interests. | Officials have been very zealous in the application of the new regulations.
   ▪ avid [only before noun] written used when you want to emphasize that someone does something a lot or is very interested in something: an avid golfer | She was an avid reader all her life. | I’ve become an avid collector of his work. | Henry is an avid fan of the sport. | As a schoolboy he had an avid interest in birds.
   ▪ fervent written believing or feeling something very strongly and sincerely: Galinsoga was one of Franco’s most fervent supporters. | One of Allen 's fervent admirers was Richard Nixon. | her fervent belief in promoting the work of good women artists
   ▪ be mad about something British English informal to like something very much and be very interested in it: My sister’s mad about horses. | Since you’re so mad about clothes, you can help me choose a wedding dress.
   ▪ can’t wait to do something to be very eager to do something: I can’t wait to get started.
   ▪ be looking forward to something to feel pleased and excited because you know that something is going to happen soon: I’m looking forward to the vacation.

fer·vent

BrE

/ˈfɜːvənt/

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NAmE

/ˈfɜːrvənt/

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adjective

[usually before noun]