英语词汇“zest”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

in the sense of kick

The coffee had more of a kick than it seemed on first tasting.

Synonyms

pungency,

force,

power,

edge,

strength,

snap (informal),

punch,

intensity,

pep,

sparkle,

vitality,

verve,

zest,

potency,

tang,

piquancy

in the sense of love

Definition

a deep feeling of sexual attraction

Our love for each other has been increased by what we've been through together.

Synonyms

passion,

liking,

regard,

friendship,

affection,

warmth,

attachment,

intimacy,

devotion,

tenderness,

fondness,

rapture,

adulation,

adoration,

infatuation,

ardour,

endearment,

aroha (New Zealand),

amity,

LUV

in the sense of peel

Definition

the skin or rind of a fruit, etc.

grated lemon peel

Synonyms

rind,

skin,

peeling,

epicarp,

exocarp

in the sense of piquancy

a little mustard to add piquancy

Synonyms

spiciness,

bite (informal),

kick (informal),

edge,

flavour,

spice,

relish,

zest,

tang,

sharpness,

pungency

in the sense of relish

Definition

liking or enjoyment

The three men ate with relish.

Synonyms

enjoyment,

liking,

love,

taste,

fancy,

stomach,

appetite,

appreciation,

penchant,

zest,

fondness,

gusto,

predilection,

zing (informal),

partiality

in the sense of relish

Synonyms

flavour,

taste,

trace,

spice,

smack,

savour,

tang,

piquancy

in the sense of savour

Definition

the taste or smell of something

The rich savour of the beans give this dish its character.

Synonyms

flavour,

taste,

smell,

relish,

smack,

zest,

tang,

zing (informal),

piquancy

in the sense of skin

Definition

any outer layer or covering

banana skins

Synonyms

peel,

rind,

husk,

casing,

outside,

crust

in the sense of spice

Definition

something that makes life or an activity more exciting

The spice of danger will add to the lure.

Synonyms

excitement,

kick (informal),

zest,

colour,

pep,

zip (informal),

tang,

zap (slang),

gusto,

zing (informal),

piquancy

in the sense of tang

Definition

a strong sharp taste or smell

Some liked its strong, fruity tang.

Synonyms

taste,

bite,

flavour,

edge,

relish,

smack,

savour,

zest,

sharpness,

piquancy,

spiciness,

zestiness

单词	zest
释义	Trends of zest View usage for: zest (zest) Word forms: plural zests 1. uncountable noun [oft a NOUN] Zest is a feeling of pleasure and enthusiasm. He retired from professional chess because he had lost the zest for winning. He has a zest for life and a quick intellect. [+ for] Synonyms: enjoyment, love, appetite, relish More Synonyms of zest 2. uncountable noun Zest is a quality in an activity or situation which you find exciting. Live interviews add zest and a touch of the unexpected to any piece of research. ...the zest and charm of this beautiful comic opera. 3. uncountable noun [noun NOUN] The zest of a lemon, orange, or lime is the outer skin when it is used to give flavour to something such as a cake or a drink. Mix the rest of the olive oil with the zest and juice of the lemon. [+ of] Finely grate about a teaspoon of orange zest and put aside. Synonyms: rind, skin, peel, outer layer More Synonyms of zest More Synonyms of zest zest in British English (zɛst) noun 1. invigorating or keen excitement or enjoyment a zest for living 2. added interest, flavour, or charm; piquancy her presence gave zest to the occasion 3. something added to give flavour or relish 4. the peel or skin of an orange or lemon, used as flavouring in drinks, etc verb 5. (transitive) to give flavour, interest, or piquancy to Derived forms zestful (ˈzestful) adjective zestfully (ˈzestfully) adverb zestfulness (ˈzestfulness) noun zestless (ˈzestless) adjective zesty (ˈzesty) adjective Word origin C17: from French zeste peel of citrus fruits used as flavouring, of unknown origin zest in American English (zɛst) noun 1. a usually thin piece of orange peel or lemon peel used as flavoring 2. something that gives flavor, relish, or piquancy 3. stimulating or exciting quality 4. keen enjoyment; gusto often with for a zest for life Derived forms zestful (ˈzestful) adjective zestfully (ˈzestfully) adverb zestfulness (ˈzestfulness) noun zesty (ˈzesty) adjective Word origin Fr zeste, partition membrane in a nut, hence piece of orange or orange peel used to give piquancy COBUILD Collocations zest lemon zest lime zest Examples of 'zest' in a sentence zest Sprinkle on the reserved lemon zest and dust generously with icing sugar before serving. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Add the almonds and orange zest and fold in well. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Scatter with a little lemon zest and a few extra mint leaves and serve. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Once this begins, your zest for life is restored. Times, Sunday Times (2017) There's also an oxygen bar for added zest. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Mix the beans, sultanas and lemon peel or zest in a bowl and set aside. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Whisk together 1 tbsp of olive oil with the lemon juice and zest. Times, Sunday Times (2017) Blitz parsley, garlic and zest or finely chop. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Remove from the heat, drizzle with olive oil and add the lemon zest and juice. The Sun (2017) With her own great zest for life, she inspired love, and her plain speaking was always readily forgiven. Times, Sunday Times (2016) This will bring zest and life back. The Sun (2011) Zest both lemons and squeeze juice of one. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Peel the zest from three oranges or lemons and remove the pith. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Tip the mixture into the parsley and lemon zest. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Remove zest from the tangerine in strips using a veg peeler. The Sun (2012) Pour the cream into a large bowl and add the lemon zest and icing sugar. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Fold in the flour followed by the lemon zest and juice. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Pour over lemon juice and zest and olive oil. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Finely chop zest and garlic then mix with the parsley. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Zest two oranges over the rhubarb and squeeze the juice from all three. Times, Sunday Times (2009) They help keep me alert and give me a zest for life. The Sun (2014) Stir in the lemon juice and zest. The Sun (2015) Stir in the parsley and lemon zest and juice. The Sun (2014) Remove zest from the lemon and chop to dust. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Fold in the lemon zest and sugar followed by the lemon juice. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Remove from the heat and add the lemon zest. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Finally he goes back to his theme of people enjoying being indoors while having the added zest of winter outside. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Add the orange juice and zest. Times, Sunday Times (2014) In other languages zest British English: zest /zɛst/ NOUN vitality Zest is a feeling of pleasure and enthusiasm. ...a lovable girl with a zest for life. American English: zest excitement Arabic: تـَمَتُّع Brazilian Portuguese: entusiasmo Chinese: 热情 Croatian: polet Czech: nadšení Danish: gejst Dutch: animo European Spanish: brío Finnish: innostus French: engouement German: Begeisterung Greek: ζωντάνια Italian: entusiasmo Japanese: 沸き立つ喜び Korean: 흥취 Norwegian: iver Polish: zapał European Portuguese: entusiasmo Romanian: aplecare Russian: интерес Latin American Spanish: brío Swedish: aptit på Thai: ความสนุกสนาน Turkish: haz Ukrainian: зацікавленість Vietnamese: sự say mê British English: zest /zɛst/ NOUN rind The zest of a lemon, orange, or lime is the outer skin when it is used to give flavour to something such as a cake or drink. Mix the rest of the olive oil with the zest and juice of the lemon. American English: zest lemon-peel Arabic: قِشْرَةُ اللَّيْمُون Brazilian Portuguese: zesto Chinese: 橙皮 Croatian: limunova korica Czech: citronová kůra Danish: reven skal Dutch: citroenschil European Spanish: ralladura de limón Finnish: sitruunankuori French: zeste German: Zitronenschale Greek: ξύσμα λεμονιού Italian: scorza Japanese: レモンゼスト Korean: 레몬 껍질 Norwegian: sitronskall Polish: starta skórka z cytryny European Portuguese: raspa Romanian: coajă Russian: цедра Latin American Spanish: ralladura de limón Swedish: rivet skal Thai: เปลือกมะนาวหรือส้ม Turkish: limon kabuğu Ukrainian: цедра Vietnamese: vỏ chanh Chinese translation of 'zest' zest (zɛst) n (u) (= enthusiasm) 热(熱)忱 (rèchén) (u/s) (= excitement) 兴(興)趣 (xìngqù) (u) [of orange, lemon] 外皮 (wàipí) zest for life 对(對)生命的热(熱)情 (duì shēngmìng de rèqíng) 1 (noun) in the sense of enjoyment Definition invigorating or keen excitement or enjoyment He has a zest for life and a quick intellect. Synonyms enjoyment She ate with great enjoyment. love Our love for each other has been increased by what we've been through together. appetite our growing appetite for scandal relish The three men ate with relish. interest joy excitement zeal his zeal for teaching gusto Hers was a minor part, but she played it with gusto. keenness the keenness of the students zing (informal) delectation Opposites loathing , indifference , distaste , aversion , apathy , weariness , lack of enthusiasm , abhorrence , disinclination , repugnance 2 (noun) in the sense of flavour Definition added interest, flavour, or charm Lemon oil adds zest to your cuppa. Synonyms flavour The cheese has a strong flavour. taste Nettles have a surprisingly sweet taste. savour The rich savour of the beans give this dish its character. kick (informal) The coffee had more of a kick than it seemed on first tasting. spice The spice of danger will add to the lure. relish smack tang Some liked its strong, fruity tang. piquancy a little mustard to add piquancy pungency 3 (noun) in the sense of rind Definition the peel of an orange or lemon, used as flavouring the zest and juice of the lemon Synonyms rind grated lemon rind skin banana skins peel grated lemon peel outer layer Additional synonyms in the sense of appetite Definition a liking or willingness our growing appetite for scandal Synonyms desire, liking, longing, demand, taste, passion, stomach, hunger, willingness, relish, craving, yearning, inclination, zeal, zest, propensity, hankering, proclivity, appetence, appetency in the sense of gusto Definition vigorous enjoyment Hers was a minor part, but she played it with gusto. Synonyms relish, enthusiasm, appetite, appreciation, liking, delight, pleasure, enjoyment, savour, zeal, verve, zest, fervour, exhilaration, brio, zing (informal) in the sense of keenness the keenness of the students Synonyms eagerness, passion, enthusiasm, intensity, zeal, zest, impatience, fervour, diligence, ardour, earnestness, ebullience, avidity, avidness Synonyms of 'zest' zest Explore 'zest' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of kick The coffee had more of a kick than it seemed on first tasting. Synonyms pungency, force, power, edge, strength, snap (informal), punch, intensity, pep, sparkle, vitality, verve, zest, potency, tang, piquancy in the sense of love Definition a deep feeling of sexual attraction Our love for each other has been increased by what we've been through together. Synonyms passion, liking, regard, friendship, affection, warmth, attachment, intimacy, devotion, tenderness, fondness, rapture, adulation, adoration, infatuation, ardour, endearment, aroha (New Zealand), amity, LUV in the sense of peel Definition the skin or rind of a fruit, etc. grated lemon peel Synonyms rind, skin, peeling, epicarp, exocarp in the sense of piquancy a little mustard to add piquancy Synonyms spiciness, bite (informal), kick (informal), edge, flavour, spice, relish, zest, tang, sharpness, pungency in the sense of relish Definition liking or enjoyment The three men ate with relish. Synonyms enjoyment, liking, love, taste, fancy, stomach, appetite, appreciation, penchant, zest, fondness, gusto, predilection, zing (informal), partiality in the sense of relish Synonyms flavour, taste, trace, spice, smack, savour, tang, piquancy in the sense of savour Definition the taste or smell of something The rich savour of the beans give this dish its character. Synonyms flavour, taste, smell, relish, smack, zest, tang, zing (informal), piquancy in the sense of skin Definition any outer layer or covering banana skins Synonyms peel, rind, husk, casing, outside, crust in the sense of spice Definition something that makes life or an activity more exciting The spice of danger will add to the lure. Synonyms excitement, kick (informal), zest, colour, pep, zip (informal), tang, zap (slang), gusto, zing (informal), piquancy in the sense of tang Definition a strong sharp taste or smell Some liked its strong, fruity tang. Synonyms taste, bite, flavour, edge, relish, smack, savour, zest, sharpness, piquancy, spiciness, zestiness Additional synonyms in the sense of taste Definition the sensation experienced by means of the taste buds Nettles have a surprisingly sweet taste. Synonyms flavour, savour, relish, smack, tang in the sense of zeal Definition great enthusiasm or eagerness, esp. for a religious movement his zeal for teaching Synonyms enthusiasm, passion, zest, fire, spirit, warmth, devotion, verve, fervour, eagerness, gusto, militancy, fanaticism, ardour, earnestness, keenness, fervency
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