early 15c., "heat of passion or desire," from Old French ardure "heat, glow; passion" (12c.), from Latin ardorem (nominative ardor) "a flame, fire, burning, heat;" also of feelings, etc., "eagerness, zeal," from ardere "to burn" (see ardent). In Middle English, used of base passions; since Milton's time, of noble ones.
权威例句
1. She displayed great ardor for art.
她对艺术表现出极大的热心.
2. His political ardor led him into many arguments.
他的政治狂热使他多次卷入争论中.
3. They evoke no ardor in the male breast.
它激不起男人胸中的热情.
4. He shows great ardor for fame [ victory ].
他对名誉 [ 胜利 ] 表示出热切的渴望.
5. It is possible that the ardor of foreign migration is more selective of hardy biological stock.