单词 | gusto |
释义 | gusto (once / 3549 pages) n You can do many things with gusto, or hearty enthusiasm, whether it's eating a steak, playing table tennis, or cheering on your favorite team. Some people live their whole lives with gusto. Since the seventeenth century gusto has been helping English speakers describe things that are done with vigor and enthusiasm. Gusto is Italian for “taste,” and its Italian origins are evident both in its spelling, with its “o” ending, and its sense of “a taste for life." Use this word to describe vigorous activities — you probably wouldn’t "take a nap with gusto," even if you really enjoy napping. You're more likely to score goals and dance the Macarena with gusto. WORD FAMILYgusto: gustos USAGE EXAMPLESA red squirrel sat in the feeder, chewing with gusto. Seattle Times(Dec 28, 2016) They also embraced the hedonistic rock lifestyle with gusto. BBC(Dec 24, 2016) Khaled tends to his garden, but with the gusto of an eccentric madman. The New Yorker(Dec 15, 2016) n vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment Syn|Hyper relish, zest, zestfulness enjoyment the pleasure felt when having a good time enthusiasma feeling of excitement |
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