zealous
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++zeal·ous /ˈzeləs/ adjective ENTHUSIASTICsomeone who is zealous does or supports something with great energy 热心的，热情的；狂热的 a zealous preacher 热心的讲道者 zealous political activists 积极的政治活动家be zealous in (doing) something No one was more zealous than Neil in supporting the proposal. 没有人比尼尔更热心地支持这项提议。 —zealously adverb
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zealous• Elsewhere, the arguments may seem more rational but are equally zealous.• No zealous advocate of good citizenship would argue that political participation ought to be pursued to the neglect of all other obligations.• What I can not accept is the zealous, blind rush to condemn the parents of Jessica Dubroff.• Not only did she write boldly about religious questions, she was a zealous evangelist.• He was always zealous in good works, always regular at worship and a key member of the church.• Without such a safeguard, a small group of ill-informed or zealous officers from either side could start a full-scale nuclear war.• Here, the conformity can be zealous or even excessive.• Only the most zealous supporters of Thatcherism were in favour of the tax.• Some of the officers were more zealous than others in enforcing the disciplinary code.• The trees were dusty and muscular; zealous visions of their former selves.zeal·ous adjectiveChineseSyllable
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zealous
zeal‧ous /ˈzeləs/
adjective
someone who is zealous does or supports something with great energy:
a zealous preacher
zealous political activists
be zealous in (doing) something
No one was more zealous than Neil in supporting the proposal.
—zealously adverb
▪ 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.
zeal‧ous /ˈzeləs/
adjectivesomeone who is zealous does or supports something with great energy:
be zealous in (doing) something
—zealously adverb
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