Ardor



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 热情, 狂热
• ［英］ n. 热情, 狂热 ( eagerness; enthusiasm; zeal; passion)
• ［类］ assuage : sorrow / dampen : ardor ( 缓和痛苦 / 降低热情)

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Middle English ardour, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin ardor burning, heat, ardor, from aridus dry — more at arid
• Date: 14th century
• 1.
  • a. an often restless or transitory warmth of feeling the sudden ardors of youth
  • b. extreme vigor or energy ; intensity
  • c. zeal
  • d. loyalty
• 2. sexual excitement
• Synonyms: see passion

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