| 单词 | cupidity |
| 释义 | cupidity From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishcupiditycu‧pid‧i‧ty /kjʊˈpɪdəti/ noun [uncountable] formalWANTvery strong desire for something, especially money or property SYN greedthe cupidity of some businessmenExamples from the Corpuscupidity• Rincewind took a few steps forward, cupidity moving him as easily as if he were on little wheels.• Its whole history is known and is a sad example of cupidity overriding respect for beauty and history.Origin cupidity (1400-1500) French cupidité, from Latin cupiditas, from cupere “to desire” |
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