English Dictionary

zest

IPA（発音記号）

/zɛst/

名詞

可算名詞 不可算名詞 広義 稀用

The outer skin of a citrus fruit, used as a flavouring or garnish. / General vibrance of flavour. / (by extension) Enthusiasm; keen enjoyment; relish; gusto.

日本語の意味

柑橘類の皮（風味付けや飾りとして利用される） / 豊かな風味や味わいの活気・生動感 / 熱意、情熱、強い楽しみ

She sprinkled a pinch of zest over the pasta to brighten the flavor.

彼女は風味を引き立てるためにパスタに少量の柑橘類の皮を振りかけた。

意味（1）

The outer skin of a citrus fruit, used as a flavouring or garnish.

The orange zest gives the strong flavor in this dish.

意味（2）

General vibrance of flavour.

I add zest to the meat by rubbing it with a spice mixture before grilling.

意味（3）

(by extension) Enthusiasm; keen enjoyment; relish; gusto.

Auntie Mame had a real zest for life.

意味（4）

(rare) The woody, thick skin enclosing the kernel of a walnut.

The green zest of walnuts was used by the women to shine their teeth and it also gave a beautiful rust colour to their lips.

zests （ plural ）