C1 对…的热爱,对…的强烈爱好
an extreme interest in or wish for doing something, such as a hobby, activity, etc.
  Anton has a consuming passion for science fiction. 安东对科幻小说痴迷不已。 
 He lives in the countryside and has a passion for beekeeping.
 He retired from professional football years ago but still has a passion for the game.
 They met at college and shared a passion for clothes and shopping.
 They bonded over a shared passion for musical theatre.
 See also: passion