English Dictionary

zest

/zɛst/

noun

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

I love the tangy zest of lemon in my desserts.

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.