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单词 desirous
释义 de·sir·ous
\-ī(ə)rəs\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Old French desireus, desirous, from desir + -eus, -ous, -ous
1.
 a. : impelled or governed by desire : eagerly wishing : solicitous
  < the committee is desirous you should select a suitable speaker >
  < desirous of many things >
  < desirous to ask his help >
 b. : eager to obtain : covetous
2. obsolete : expressive of desire
3. obsolete : eager and spirited especially in combat
4. archaic : desirable, delectable
de·sir·ous·ly adverb
de·sir·ous·ness noun -es
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