1530s "of or pertaining to the gospel" (adj.), also "a Protestant," especially a German one (n.); with -al (1) + evangelic (early 15c.), from Old French evangelique, from Late Latin evangelicus, from evangelista (see evangelist).
From mid-18c. in reference to a tendency or school in Protestantism seeking to promote conversion and emphasizing salvation by faith, the sacrifice of Christ, and a strictly religious life. As "member of the 'evangelical' party in a church" from 1804. Related: Evangelically; Evangelicalism (1812).
双语例句
1. With almost evangelical fervour, Marks warns against deliberately seeking a tan.
几乎是凭着一股疯狂的热情，马克斯警告人们不要刻意追求晒成一身古铜色。
来自柯林斯例句
2. He delivered his speech with evangelical fervour.
他发表演说时热烈鼓吹自己的思想。
来自《权威词典》
3. He took up the cause with evangelical fervour.
他以传道者般的热情投身于这一事业.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. He took up the cause with evangelical fervor.
他以传道者般的热情投身于这一事业。
来自辞典例句
5. It possesses a profound evangelical ancestry : Christ says many times: " Watch " ( Matt. 26:41 ).
