1 [C,U] (a) very strong feeling, especially of love, hate or anger 强烈的情感，激情（尤指爱、恨或愤怒）: He was a violent man, controlled by his passions. 他性情暴烈，感情用事。

2 [sing] a passion (for sb) very strong sexual love or attraction 强烈的情欲或吸引力: He longed to tell Sashi of his passion for her. 他渴望告诉萨希他对她的爱慕。

3 [sing] a passion for sth a very strong liking for or interest in sth 酷爱；热爱: He has a passion for history. 他酷爱历史。