early 15c., "heat of passion or desire," from Old French ardure "heat, glow; passion" (12c.), from Latin ardorem (nominative ardor) "a flame, fire, burning, heat;" also of feelings, etc., "eagerness, zeal," from ardere "to burn" (see ardent). In Middle English, used of base passions; since Milton's time, of noble ones.
双语例句
1. She displayed great ardor for art.
她对艺术表现出极大的热心.
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2. His political ardor led him into many arguments.
他的政治狂热使他多次卷入争论中.
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3. They evoke no ardor in the male breast.
它激不起男人胸中的热情.
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4. He shows great ardor for fame [ victory ].
他对名誉 [ 胜利 ] 表示出热切的渴望.
来自辞典例句
5. It is possible that the ardor of foreign migration is more selective of hardy biological stock.
