名词
1. 热情;激情;热忱
Zeal is great enthusiasm, especially in connection with work, religion, or politics.
1. prompt willingness
e.g. readiness to continue discussions
they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel
they disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority
he tried to explain his forwardness in battle
Synonym: readinesseagernessforwardness
2. excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end
e.g. he had an absolute zeal for litigation
3. a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
e.g. they were imbued with a revolutionary ardor
he felt a kind of religious zeal