passion
gb/pˈæʃən/ us/pˈæʃən/
B1
Anh
~ 5000
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Danh từ
B1
state
1
Strong enthusiasm or love
A very strong feeling of liking or excitement for something or someone.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] has a passion for [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'passion' (strong feeling) with 'fashion' (style of clothing).
Từ đồng nghĩa
enthusiasm (Generally refers to eager interest; may be less intense than 'passion'.)
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devotion (Implies deep commitment, often with loyalty; less about excitement.)
Từ trái nghĩa
indifference (Lack of interest or concern, the opposite of strong enthusiasm.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
passion for music
|burning passion
|lifelong passion
|share a passion
|pursue a passion
Chủ đề
emotions
|relationships
|arts
Ví dụ
- She has a passion for painting that keeps her up all night.
- His passion for helping others led him to become a doctor.
- They share a passion for travel and adventure.
- Cooking is not just a job for him; it's his passion.
- Her passion for the environment inspires many young activists.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I have a passion for music.
- He has a passion for football.
- She shows great passion for her work.
- My brother has a passion for reading books.
- They both have a passion for animals.
Danh từ
B2
state
2
Strong sexual desire
A strong feeling of wanting someone in a sexual way.
Mẫu sử dụng:
feel passion for [someone]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes use 'passion' in this sense in formal situations where it may be inappropriate; context is important.
Từ đồng nghĩa
lust (Often refers to physical desire without emotional connection; can sound more negative.)
Từ trái nghĩa
frigidity (Lack of sexual desire or responsiveness.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
sexual passion
|physical passion
|aroused by passion
|overcome by passion
Chủ đề
emotions
|relationships
|health
Ví dụ
- They were swept away by a sudden passion.
- The novel tells the story of forbidden passion between two lovers.
- He kissed her with an intensity driven by passion.
- Their relationship was full of both joy and passion.
Ví dụ cho người học
- They felt a strong passion for each other.
- The movie showed the passion between the two characters.
- He kissed her with passion.
- There was great passion in their love story.
Danh từ
B2
state
3
Strong emotion causing action
A very strong feeling that makes someone act in an intense way.
Mẫu sử dụng:
act in a fit of passion
Từ đồng nghĩa
fervor (Intense and passionate feeling, often for a cause.)
Từ trái nghĩa
calmness (State of being peaceful and without strong emotions.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
fit of passion
|acted out of passion
|moved by passion
Chủ đề
emotions
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- In a fit of passion, he quit his job without thinking.
- Her speech was full of passion and conviction.
- The artist painted with great passion, pouring his soul into the work.
Ví dụ cho người học
- He spoke with great passion about the problem.
- She acted in a moment of passion.
- The writer wrote with much passion.
Danh từ
literary
C1
event
4
Suffering and death of Jesus Christ
The story of how Jesus Christ suffered and died on the cross.
Từ đồng nghĩa
crucifixion (Specifically refers to the execution method; 'Passion' includes all suffering before death.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
the Passion of Christ
|Passion plays
Chủ đề
religion
Ví dụ
- The church staged a reenactment of the Passion during Easter.
- He studied medieval paintings depicting the Passion of Christ.
Ví dụ cho người học
- We learned about the Passion in church.
- The Passion is an important story in the Bible.
- They watched a play about the Passion of Christ.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
passion
IPA
GB/pˈæʃən/
US/pˈæʃən/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
pas - sion (2 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (pas)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: passion
- Plural: passion, passions
Họ từ
Forms
passions
noun
Core family
passionate
adjective B1
passionately
adverb B2
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
passionless
adjective
dispassionate
adjective
Advanced or less common
impassioned
adjective
dispassionately
adverb
Cách diễn đạt
passion for [something]
1/pˈæʃən fɚ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Strong liking for something
To like something very much and feel excited about it.
Ví dụ
- She has a passion for photography and spends hours taking pictures.
- His passion for history led him to become a teacher.
with passion
1/wˈɪθ pˈæʃən/
fixed phrase
Do with strong feeling or enthusiasm
To do something with great energy or strong feelings.
Ví dụ
- She spoke with passion about protecting the environment.
- He paints with passion, bringing life to every canvas.
crime of passion
1/kɹˈaɪm əv pˈæʃən/
fixed phrase
Crime caused by strong emotion
A violent act done suddenly because of strong feelings like anger or jealousy.
Ví dụ
- The murder was ruled a crime of passion.
- The murder was ruled a crime of passion after evidence showed it happened in a jealous rage.
- Crimes of passion often happen without planning.
- He was acquitted because the killing was considered a crime of passion.