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单词 coveted
释义
coveted
(kʌvɪtɪd )
adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
You use coveted to describe something that very many people would like to have.
Two sides prepared to join battle over the coveted title of world's tallest sandcastle.
...one of sport's most coveted trophies.
...a supply of highly-coveted hard currency.
Collocations:
coveted gold
The coveted gold medal was worth 4,000 francs, and second place, 1,500 francs; portraits, if accepted, could double or treble in value.
The Times Literary Supplement
Those who do it three or more times are entitled to wear a coveted gold hat.
Times, Sunday Times
All participants can progress from bronze to silver through to the coveted gold award.
Times, Sunday Times
They awarded it a coveted gold medal, praising its 'fig, prunes, damsons and cinnamon notes'.
The Sun
And then he retired, clutching the coveted gold mask on a stick.
Times, Sunday Times
coveted role
So she's under no illusion as to what sort of man needs to win the coveted role.
The Sun
He got a coveted role working in the prison library, which he quite enjoyed.
Times, Sunday Times
She could have taken the most coveted roles available.
Times, Sunday Times
It's why her career focused on more contemporary ballets than classical ones, and why she missed out on some coveted roles.
Times, Sunday Times
The finding fuels concern that only those with good connections land the most coveted roles.
Times, Sunday Times
coveted spot
His coveted spot in the fair will be transformed into a space inspired by his bedroom at the time he began sneaking out to go clubbing.
Times, Sunday Times
The coveted spot was the birdcage, an actual metal framework built up on stilts.
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Then following a desire at add an international appeal to his design he competed for a coveted spot at in the study abroad option.
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It marked the first single from the band that was able to reach the coveted spot on the charts.
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coveted ticket
She had been jubilant to win a coveted ticket - only to find she could not get a flight.
The Sun
The inflated prices added to fans' fury at the coveted tickets costing so much in the first place.
The Sun
Either way, the company says it invests 'millions each year' in combating bots, yet the touts continue to get thousands of coveted tickets.
Times, Sunday Times
coveted title
But who'll scoop the coveted title this year?
The Sun
Another coveted title was surely going to drop into his hands.
The Sun
He has won the coveted title for the last decade.
The Sun
The eight winners of this year’s competition seemed happy to share the coveted title.
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She galvanised herself and produced a foot-perfect round to finish with only 0.8 of a time fault - and claim the coveted title.
Times, Sunday Times
coveted trophy
Over three nights, the heat will be turned up on our four remaining chefs until only one is left in the kitchen holding aloft the coveted trophy.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The symbol of Russian might, the bear has long been a coveted trophy.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
And the midfielder admitted he had no problem touching the coveted trophy - because he might not get another chance.
The Sun (2008)
highly coveted
The SW10 postcode is highly coveted, and this houseboat offers good value for money in the area.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Gold medals and the highly coveted'best in show' are fiercely competed for.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Knowing the store's location made me the only source in the school for this highly coveted toy.
Kiam, Victor Going For It!: How to Succeed As an Entrepreneur (1986)
But he is also ambitious and highly coveted.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Speech day at many public schools is a highly coveted networking opportunity.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
most coveted
Yet together they head up the luxury world's most coveted brand.
Times, Sunday Times
Properties in the most coveted parts, however, come with significant price tags.
Times, Sunday Times
Why was it arguably the most coveted catwalk item?
Times, Sunday Times
The launch party will be the most coveted invite this spring.
Times, Sunday Times
And now he had blown another golden opportunity to claim one of the game's most coveted prizes.
Times, Sunday Times
Translations:
Chinese: 令人垂涎的
Japanese: 熱望された
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