passion n.激情；热情：arouse the passion of sb.激起某人的热情
hold the passion in check 抑制激情
passionate adj. 1.热情的
eg:a passionate nature热情的天性/ a passionate woman
make a passionate speech
2.非常强烈的：He had a most passionate love for flowers.他非常爱花．
persist vi.坚持不懈
persistent adj.1.坚持不懈的:Steady progress can only be the result of persistent study.只有坚持学习，才能不断进步.
2.持续的;持久的
‖~ly adv.坚持地;持续地:have persistently been doing good for the people 一贯为群众做好事
courage n.勇气
courageous adj.勇敢的;英勇的;有胆量的;无畏的:a courageous action
/be courageous to break away from conventions有勇气摆脱陈规