1769, from French avide (15c.), from Latin avidus "longing eagerly, desirous, greedy," from avere "to desire eagerly." Also in part a back-formation from avidity. Related: Avidly.
例文
1. Thanks to that job I became an avid reader.
その仕事のおかげで読書好きになりました。
2.He misses not having enough bookbecause he 's an avid reader.
読書好きで、どうも本が足りないような気がします。
3. Avid Bob Dylan fans treasure bootlegged recordings.