1520s, "insane person," from Latin fanaticus "mad, enthusiastic, inspired by a god," also "furious, mad," originally, "pertaining to a temple," from fanum "temple, shrine, consecrated place," related to festus "festive" (see feast (n.)). Meaning "zealous person, person affected by enthusiasm" is from 1640s. As an adjective, in English, 1530s, "furious;" meaning "characterized by excessive enthusiasm," especially in religion (of Nonconformists), is from 1640s.
A fanatic is someone who can't change his mind and won't change the subject. [attributed to Winston Churchill]
实用例句
1. I am not a religious fanatic but I am a Christian.
我不是宗教狂热分子，但我是基督徒。来自柯林斯例句
2. He is a fanatic jogger.
他是一个极喜欢慢跑的人.来自《简明英汉词典》
3. Alexander is a football fanatic.
亚历山大是个足球迷.来自《简明英汉词典》
4. The man is a fanatic who is determined to wipe out any opposition to the way he conducts himself.
