fervour

/ˈfɜːvə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfɜːrvər/ (ame, ipa)

fervour — noun

1. very strong and openly expressed enthusiasm or feeling about something

1.名詞C1
釋義

very strong and openly expressed enthusiasm or feeling about something

例句

The crowd sang with fervour as the team walked onto the field.

with fervour for visible public enthusiasm

Nadia described the science project with fervour during the prize ceremony.

describe something with fervour

同義詞
  • enthusiasm

    a common neutral word for eager interest; less intense than 'fervour'

  • passion

    often stronger and more personal, especially about creative work or love

  • zeal

    stresses energetic commitment and can sound more formal

反義詞
  • apathy

    complete lack of interest or feeling

  • indifference

    calm lack of concern rather than strong emotional involvement

文法句型

with fervour

speak/sing/argue with fervour

用法筆記

Common in patterns such as 'with fervour' when someone shows strong feeling in speech, music, cheering, or argument. Distinguish from sense 2, which is more about loyal commitment to a belief or cause.

常見錯誤

❌She showed fervour for her morning tea.
✅She really liked her morning tea.
💡'fervour' is too strong for a small everyday preference.

2. deep and sincere commitment to a belief, cause, or faith

2.名詞C1
釋義

deep and sincere commitment to a belief, cause, or faith

例句

Religious fervour filled the square as families gathered for the festival prayer.

religious fervour for collective belief

The mayor's speech awakened new fervour for cleaner rivers in the town.

fervour for + public cause

同義詞
  • zeal

    close in meaning and often used for energetic support of a cause

  • devotion

    stresses loyal long-term commitment, often with a calmer tone

  • conviction

    focuses more on firm belief itself than on emotional heat

反義詞
  • apathy

    lack of care about a cause or belief

  • skepticism

    doubt that weakens wholehearted belief

文法句型

fervour for + cause/ideal

religious/political fervour

用法筆記

Usually linked to religion, politics, justice, or another guiding ideal rather than a passing mood. Distinguish from sense 1, which focuses on the energy of expression rather than commitment to a cause.

常見錯誤

❌The class felt fervour that the bell rang early.
✅The class showed fervour for the new reading campaign.
💡this sense needs a cause, belief, or ideal, not just a reaction to one event.