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fervent

UK //ˈfɜːvənt//US //ˈfɜːrvənt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'ferventem'(沸腾的、热烈的),与 'fervere'(沸腾、热情)相关。

adjective

❶ 形容感情、信念或态度非常热烈、强烈和真诚,通常带有激情或热情。

“She is a fervent supporter of environmental protection.”

(她是环境保护的热烈支持者。)

“He made a fervent speech about the importance of education.”

(他就教育的重要性发表了热情洋溢的演讲。)

同义词:passionate, ardent, enthusiastic

常见短语

fervent hope — 表示一种强烈而真诚的愿望或期待。

“She held a fervent hope that her son would return safely.”

(她怀有儿子能安全归来的强烈希望。)

fervent prayer — 指一种充满热情和诚意的祈祷,通常表达深切的愿望或恳求。

“The villagers offered fervent prayers for rain during the drought.”

(村民们在干旱期间热切祈祷降雨。)