passionate UK ['pæʃ.ən.ət] US [-ə.nɪt] adjective ADVANCED ■having very strong feelings or emotions 情绪激昂的,热情的•a passionate speech热情洋溢的演讲 •a passionate kiss/embrace热烈的亲吻/拥抱 •The Italians are said to be the most passionate people in Europe.据说义大利人是欧洲最富激情的民族。 •The child's mother made a passionate plea for help.那孩子的母亲激动地向人们求助。 •Joe is passionate about baseball (= he likes it very much).乔非常喜欢打棒球。 |