1911, "high pitched sound," of echoic origin. Slang meaning "energy, zest" is attested from 1918. Verb is from 1920; meaning "to deliver a stinging witticism or retort" is by 1975.
权威例句
1. There'snothing like fresh basil to put a zing into a tomato sauce.
在番茄沙司中无论加入什么都不如加一点儿新鲜的紫苏更能提味。
2. He just lacked that extra zing.
他就是缺乏那多一点的活力。
3. Zing is what makes a company standout from all the rest.