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fervent

//ˈfɜːvənt//
English Definition
Intensely passionate.
中文释义
热情的;热烈的
Example Sentence

The fervent advocate for renewable energy presented her research on tidal power to an attentive audience of engineers.

这位可再生能源的热情倡导者向专注的工程师听众介绍了她关于潮汐能的研究。

Antonyms
apathetic indifferent
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ferv(沸) → 热血沸腾。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “fervent”?

  1. A Given to examining one's own thoughts.
  2. B Orderly and systematic.
  3. C Intensely passionate.
  4. D Amusement, especially expressed in laughter.
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C — Intensely passionate.. “fervent” means Intensely passionate..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Intensely passionate.”?

  1. A introspective
  2. B fervent
  3. C mirth
  4. D methodical
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B — fervent. “fervent” means Intensely passionate..

Common questions about “fervent”

What does “fervent” mean?

fervent — Intensely passionate.. In Chinese: 热情的;热烈的.

How do you pronounce “fervent”?

fervent is pronounced //ˈfɜːvənt//.

How is “fervent” used in a sentence?

The fervent advocate for renewable energy presented her research on tidal power to an attentive audience of engineers. (这位可再生能源的热情倡导者向专注的工程师听众介绍了她关于潮汐能的研究。)

What are synonyms for “fervent”?

ardent, passionate, zealous — all close in meaning to fervent (Intensely passionate.).

What is the opposite of “fervent”?

apathetic, indifferent — each the opposite of fervent (Intensely passionate.).

Is “fervent” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. fervent is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “fervent”?

ferv(沸) → 热血沸腾。

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