passionate /ˈpæʃənət/ adjective Learner's definition of PASSIONATE
[more passionate; most passionate]
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: having, showing, or expressing strong emotions or beliefs热情的;有激情的 -
a passionate coach/performance富有激情的教练/演出
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He gave a passionate speech on tax reform.有关税制改革,他做了一次慷慨激昂的演讲。
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She has a passionate interest in animal rights.她对于动物权益怀有极强的兴趣。
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She is passionate about art/music/sports.她非常喜爱艺术/音乐/体育。
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We were moved by his passionate plea for forgiveness.他动情地恳请宽恕,令我们感动。
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: expressing or relating to strong sexual or romantic feelings爱恋的;情欲强烈的
— passionately
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She spoke passionately about animal rights.她动情地讲述动物权利。
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They kissed passionately.他们忘情地亲吻。
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They were passionately opposed to the war.他们强烈反对战争。