| 单词 | covetous |
| 释义 | covetous (once / 1605 pages) adj To be covetous of something is to want it and to be a little jealous of anyone who has it. The advertising industry’s goal is to make you covetous of the things that other people have — that way, you'll buy them. If you feel the desire to own an object, specifically something that your friend owns, you are covetous of it. You might be covetous of her new high-speed digital camera. There is a commandment in Christianity about not feeling covetous toward your neighbor’s spouse: this could apply to a situation when you might find yourself attracted to your friend’s girlfriend, boyfriend, husband, or wife. Best to smother those feelings, if you want to keep that friendship. WORD FAMILYcovetous: covetously, covetousness+/covetousness: covetousnesses USAGE EXAMPLESFacebook has been trying to steal Snapchat’s thunder for a while, but this weekend the social network beat even its own covetous record. The Guardian(Oct 31, 2016) They may also be promoting a covetous culture in our communities. Wall Street Journal(Aug 28, 2016) Neighbors have become covetous, said Ms. López, adding, “Everyone wants a piece of the pie.” New York Times(Jul 26, 2016) 1adj immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth casting covetous eyes on his neighbor's fields Syn avaricious, grabby, grasping, greedy, prehensile acquisitive eager to acquire and possess things especially material possessions or ideas 2adj showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages he was never covetous before he met her jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions Syn envious, jealous desirous, wishful having or expressing desire for something |
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