zest

• 名词，指充满活力、热情和兴致的品质；也指柑橘类果皮外层带有的辛辣、开胃的风味或情趣。

A noun referring to a quality of great enthusiasm and energy, or a sharp, piquant flavor or quality.

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1. B2formal

   Great enthusiasm and energy for life or an activity.

   热情与干劲

   • She approached her new job with great zest.
   • He has a zest for adventure that is contagious.
   • The team played with zest and determination.

   同义词eagernessenergyenthusiasmfervorgustopassionrelishvervevimzeal

   反义词apathyennuiindifferencelethargylistlessness

2. Pleasant tangy flavorB1formal

   A sharp, refreshing, or tangy taste, often from citrus fruit peel.

   柑橘皮香味

   • Add a little lemon zest to the cake batter for extra flavor.
   • The sauce had a zest that made it very appetizing.
   • Orange zest gives the dish a bright, citrusy note.

   同义词bitekickpiquancysharpnesstangzingzip

   反义词blandnessflatnessinsipiditytastelessness

• 动词，指刮取或削下柑橘类水果的外皮（果皮）以增添风味，也指为某事增添兴奋或热情。

A verb meaning to scrape or remove the outer peel of citrus fruit for flavoring, or to add excitement or enthusiasm to something.

1. Add flavor with citrus peelB1formalculinary

   To scrape or cut the outer colored part of the peel of a citrus fruit (like lemon, orange, or lime) to use as a flavoring.

   擦取柑橘皮屑

   • She zested the lemon before squeezing it for the cake.
   • The recipe instructs you to zest the orange and add it to the batter.
   • He carefully zested the lime to garnish the cocktail.

   同义词gratepareshave