covet

verb

UK/ˈkʌv.ɪt/
US/ˈkʌv.ət/

Definitions of covet verb

  1. 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。