Learner's definition of ZEAL
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: a strong feeling of interest and enthusiasm that makes someone very eager or determined to do something热情；热心 -
She attacked her homework with renewed zeal [=enthusiasm] after getting her first A.第一次成绩得了优以后，她便以更高的热情来完成家庭作业。
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a politician known for his zeal [=passion] for reform热衷于改革的政治家
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religious/entrepreneurial zeal宗教/企业家们的热情
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The camp counselors enforced regulations with excessive zeal. [=enforced regulations too strictly]夏令营辅导员在执行规章制度时过于严苛。