enthusiasm

noun

/ɪnˈθjuːziæzəm/

/ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/

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[uncountable, singular] a strong feeling of excitement and interest in something and a desire to become involved in it
- Her voice was full of enthusiasm.
- The news was greeted with a lack of enthusiasm by those at the meeting.
- Bella responded with great enthusiasm.
- ‘I don't mind,’ she said, without much enthusiasm.
- The threat of violence did not dampen the enthusiasm of voters.
- enthusiasm for something I can't say I share your enthusiasm for the idea.
- He had a real enthusiasm for the work.
- She never lost her enthusiasm for teaching.
- enthusiasm for doing something He has shown little or no enthusiasm for regulating financial markets before now.
Extra Examples
- Both sides have shown a distinct lack of enthusiasm for discussion.
- Cruise brings a lot of energy and enthusiasm to his roles.
- Few people expressed enthusiasm about the current leaders.
- He accepted the invitation with feigned enthusiasm.
- He tried to hide the boyish enthusiasm bubbling up inside him.
- I look forward to the challenge ahead with great enthusiasm.
- She grinned, unable to contain her enthusiasm.
- She managed to convey an enthusiasm she did not feel.
- The cruise director demonstrated boundless enthusiasm and energy.
- The idea aroused immense enthusiasm among party workers.
- The initial enthusiasm for the project was wearing off.
- The team have shown enthusiasm and commitment.
- The trip has fired his enthusiasm for all things French.
- This weather would dampen anyone's enthusiasm for swimming.
- We went about our task with renewed enthusiasm.
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Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adjective
- burning
- enormous
- extraordinary
- …
… of enthusiasm
- burst
- surge
verb + enthusiasm
- be full of
- feel
- have
- …
enthusiasm + verb
- bubble over
- bubble up
- grow
- …
preposition
- with enthusiasm
- without enthusiasm
- enthusiasm about
- …
phrases
- somebody can’t contain their enthusiasm
- energy and enthusiasm
- a lack of enthusiasm
- …
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[countable] (formal) something that you are very interested in and spend a lot of time doing
- Reading is one of her many enthusiasms.

Word Originearly 17th cent. (originally referring to religious fervour): from French enthousiasme, or via late Latin from Greek enthousiasmos, from enthous ‘possessed by a god, inspired’ (based on theos ‘god’).

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单词	enthusiasm
释义	enthusiasm noun /ɪnˈθjuːziæzəm/ /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/ jump to other results [uncountable, singular] a strong feeling of excitement and interest in something and a desire to become involved in it Her voice was full of enthusiasm. The news was greeted with a lack of enthusiasm by those at the meeting. Bella responded with great enthusiasm. ‘I don't mind,’ she said, without much enthusiasm. The threat of violence did not dampen the enthusiasm of voters. enthusiasm for something I can't say I share your enthusiasm for the idea. He had a real enthusiasm for the work. She never lost her enthusiasm for teaching. enthusiasm for doing something He has shown little or no enthusiasm for regulating financial markets before now. Extra Examples Both sides have shown a distinct lack of enthusiasm for discussion. Cruise brings a lot of energy and enthusiasm to his roles. Few people expressed enthusiasm about the current leaders. He accepted the invitation with feigned enthusiasm. He tried to hide the boyish enthusiasm bubbling up inside him. I look forward to the challenge ahead with great enthusiasm. She grinned, unable to contain her enthusiasm. She managed to convey an enthusiasm she did not feel. The cruise director demonstrated boundless enthusiasm and energy. The idea aroused immense enthusiasm among party workers. The initial enthusiasm for the project was wearing off. The team have shown enthusiasm and commitment. The trip has fired his enthusiasm for all things French. This weather would dampen anyone's enthusiasm for swimming. We went about our task with renewed enthusiasm. Topics Feelingsb2 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective burning enormous extraordinary … … of enthusiasm burst surge verb + enthusiasm be full of feel have … enthusiasm + verb bubble over bubble up grow … preposition with enthusiasm without enthusiasm enthusiasm about … phrases somebody can’t contain their enthusiasm energy and enthusiasm a lack of enthusiasm … See full entry [countable] (formal) something that you are very interested in and spend a lot of time doing Reading is one of her many enthusiasms. Word Originearly 17th cent. (originally referring to religious fervour): from French enthousiasme, or via late Latin from Greek enthousiasmos, from enthous ‘possessed by a god, inspired’ (based on theos ‘god’). Wordfinder adrenaline adventure attempt challenge enthusiasm escapade excitement explore kick thrill
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