单词 | covet |
释义 | cov·et transitive verb 1. < winning coveted honors > < her invitations came to be coveted by people who were desirous of moving in good society — G.B.Shaw > 2. < neither shalt thou covet thy neighbor's house, his field, or his manservant — Deut 5:21 (Authorized Version) > < this region originally belonged to the Sioux but was coveted for its rich resources by the Chippewa — American Guide Series: Minnesota > intransitive verb < you should be content with what you have … it is a sin to covet — Edna S. V. Millay > — formerly used with for or after < the wealth that many had coveted after was willed to various charities > Synonyms: see desire |
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