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covet

/ˈkʌvɪt/ American
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  • v. 垂涎, 觊觎, 渴望
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Definition
  • v. to want something very much, especially something belonging to someone else
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Example
Some people covet fame more than they value real happiness.
有些人渴望名声,胜过看重真正的幸福。
Word familycovet-
adj.
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