covet
verb
UK/ˈkʌv.ɪt/
US/ˈkʌv.ət/
Definitions of covet verb
- Transitive(及物動詞)
To desire something strongly, particularly something that belongs to another person.
覬覦;貪求(尤指他人的東西);渴望
Many people covet the top positions in this company.
許多人覬覦這家公司的高層職位。
He has always coveted his neighbor's sports car.
他一直覬覦鄰居的跑車。
She coveted the designer handbag.
她覬覦那款設計師手提包。