/zest; zɛst/
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 with terrific zest. 他满腔热情地参加了我们的项目.
2 (quality of) 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 （用于烹饪时调味的）橙子、柠檬等的外皮. Cf 参看 peeln, rind, skin4.

n
[Date: 1400-1500; Language: Frenc]
[U]
eager interest and enjoyment
zest for
　She had a great zest for life .
[singular, U]
the quality of being exciting and interesting
　The danger of being caught added a certain zest to the affair.
[U]
the outer skin of an orange or lemon, used in cooking
→peel, rind rind
　grated orange zest
>zestfuladj
>zestfullyadv