early 15c., "angry; emotional," from Medieval Latin passionatus "affected with passion," from Latin passio (genitive passionis) "passion" (see passion). Specific sense of "amorous" is attested from 1580s. Related: Passionately.
双语例句
1. He brought to the job not just considerable experience but passionate enthusiasm.
他不仅给这一工作带来了不少经验，而且倾注了极大的热情。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Mahler was also known for his passionate involvements outside marriage.
马勒也因为其轰轰烈烈的婚外情而出名。
来自柯林斯例句
3. The book is both a history and a passionate polemic for tolerance.
这本书既是一段历史，也是一篇主张宽容的激情论辩。
来自柯林斯例句
4. Yesterday's testimony began on a note of passionate but civilized disagreement.
昨天的作供是在激烈但文明地表达分歧的氛围中开始的。
来自柯林斯例句
5. He carried on a passionate affair with Mrs Gilbert.
