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covetous

/kuhv-i-tuhs/US // ˈkʌv ɪ təs //UK // (ˈkʌvɪtəs) //

贪婪的,贪婪,觊觎,贪婪的人

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : inordinately or wrongly desirous of wealth or possessions; greedy.
    • : eagerly desirous.

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Examples

  • Designer Tomas Maier presented a collection that was rich, sophisticated, and covetous.

  • Your covetous wish that you and your daughter should reign at Hartledon is on the point of being gratified.

  • Portland, though strictly honest, was covetous; Albemarle was generous.

  • And Mme. Duvernoy began to turn it over, as it lay on the mantel-piece, looking at it with covetous eyes.

  • Orford was covetous and unprincipled; but he had great professional skill and knowledge, great industry, and a strong will.

  • For Demades was covetous and gredie of money, and indeed the lyons are more gentle when their bealyes are well filled.'