Ardent



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解释

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• adj. 热心的, 热烈的
• ［英］ adj. 热心的, 热烈的 ( intensely enthusiastic or devoted; passionate)
• ［记］ ard ( 热) +ent -> 热心的, 热烈的
• ［同］ 同根词: arduous ( 费力的) ; ardor ( 热心)
• ［例］ Jane's ardent admirer sent her flowers every day.

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin ardent-, ardens, present participle of ardēre to burn, from ardor
• Date: 14th century
• 1. characterized by warmth of feeling typically expressed in eager zealous support or activity ardent proponents of the bill
• 2. fiery, hot an ardent sun
• 3. shining, glowing ardent eyes
• Synonyms: see impassioned
• • ardently adverb

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