covet

动词

UK/ˈkʌv.ɪt/
US/ˈkʌv.ət/

定义 covet 动词

  1. Transitive

    To desire something strongly, particularly something that belongs to another person.

    • Many people covet the top positions in this company.

    • He has always coveted his neighbor's sports car.

    • She coveted the designer handbag.