音标：[zest]
n. 兴趣, 热情, 风味, 热心
vt. 给...调味
【医】 香橙皮, 柠檬皮
在线英汉词典

zest的短语、例句：

zest n[U, sing] 1 ~ (for sth) great enjoyment or excitement; gusto 极大的快乐或兴奋; 热情; 兴趣
Her zest for life is as great as ever. 她对生活的极大乐趣一如既往.
He entered into our plans withterrific zest. 他满腔热情地参加了我们的项目. 2 (qualityof) having added interest, flavour, charm, etc 增加的兴 趣、 风味、 魅力等（的性质）
The element of risk gave (an) added zest to the adventure. 这种冒险成分更给探险活动平添几分乐趣. 3 outer skin of oranges, lemons, etc when used as a flavouring in cooking （用於烹饪时调味的）橙子、 柠檬等的外皮. Cf 参看 peeln, rind, skin4.