zests

英 [zɛsts] 美 [zɛsts]

n.  热情; 狂热; 兴奋; 激动; 有趣; 愉快; 柑橘外皮(包括柠檬或橙子等的外皮层，用于调味)
zest的第三人称单数和复数

柯林斯词典

  1. N-UNCOUNT 兴致;热情;狂热
    Zest is a feeling of pleasure and enthusiasm.
    1. He retired from professional chess because he had lost the zest for winning...
      他退出了职业国际象棋赛场，因为他已经对获胜毫无兴致。
    2. He has a zest for life and a quick intellect.
      他对生活充满热情，思维敏捷。
  2. N-UNCOUNT （活动或情形的）乐趣，趣味，刺激性
    Zest is a quality in an activity or situation which you find exciting.
    1. Live interviews add zest and a touch of the unexpected to any piece of research.
      现场采访会为各种调查增添趣味性和些许新奇感。
    2. ...the zest and charm of this beautiful comic opera.
      这出精彩的喜歌剧的诙谐和魅力
  3. N-UNCOUNT （用于调味的）柠檬皮，橙皮
    The zest of a lemon, orange, or lime is the outer skin when it is used to give flavour to something such as a cake or a drink.
    1. Mix the rest of the olive oil with the zest and juice of the lemon...
      将其余的橄榄油和柠檬皮及柠檬汁混合在一起。
    2. Finely grate about a teaspoon of orange zest and put aside.
      将橙皮擦出大约一茶匙的细末待用。
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  1. "Lots of vinegar, fresh lemon and tomato, it zests up the food and wakes up your stomach," he added.
    王旭峰补充说：大量的醋、新鲜柠檬、西红柿不仅能帮助调味，还能唤醒你的肠胃。
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