enthusiasm

【发音】

美 /ɪn'θuzɪæzəm/ 英 /ɪn'θjuːziæzəm/

【翻译】

1. n. 热情， 热心， 热忱； 巨大兴趣

   英释:a strong feeling of interest and enjoyment about something and an eagerness to be involved in it

【记忆】

enthus(使充满热情) ＋ iasm → 热心， 热情

【短语】

1. enthusiasm for : 热爱……

2. with enthusiasm : 热情洋溢；狂热地

3. arouse the enthusiasm of : 调动积极性

4. creative enthusiasm : 创作热情

【例句】

1. Gillian and Darren greeted the speakers with great enthusiasm.

   吉利恩和达伦非常热情地接待了演讲者。

2. We went along to the local diving club, full of enthusiasm.

   我们兴高采烈地去了当地的潜水俱乐部。

3. They go about their tasks with little enthusiasm.

   他们执行任务时没多大干劲。

4. A delay of two hours did not dampen their enthusiasm.

   耽误了两小时没有减弱他们的热情。

【真题例句】

1. (2016.12 • CET6 • 第二套 • 阅读理解)...that lack of enthusiasm could stem from concerns about privacy and security...

2. (2015.6 • CET6 • 第三套 • 写作题)...It is due to his enthusiasm for small things that Apple has made great success in the mobile field...

3. (2015.12 • CET6 • 第三套 • 阅读理解)...by matching her enthusiasm for the environment with a fondness for organizing groups...

【同、近义词】

1. n.热心，热忱，热情

   passion/flame/fire/warmth/

【同根词】

1. adj

   enthusiastic : 热情的；热心的；狂热的

2. adv

   enthusiastically : 热心地；满腔热情地