covetous
意味: Having or showing an intense, envious desire for something belonging to another person, especially wealth or possessions.
Covetous carries a strong moral charge, rooted in the biblical commandment 'thou shalt not covet.' It implies not merely wanting something but wanting it wrongfully — another's spouse, property, or success. The word is more literary and formal than 'jealous' or 'envious' and often appears in religious, ethical, and literary discourse. 'Covetous glances' and 'covetous eyes' are common figurative collocations.
例文
- She cast covetous glances at her neighbour's newly renovated kitchen. 她贪婪地瞥向邻居新装修的厨房。Lanzaba miradas codiciosas a la cocina recién reformada de su vecina.彼女は隣人の新しく改装されたキッチンに羨ましそうな視線を送った。그녀는 이웃의 새로 리모델링한 주방을 부러운 눈길로 바라보았다.
- The covetous oligarchs stripped the nation's assets with breathtaking impunity. 贪婪的寡头们以惊人的逍遥法外掠夺了国家的资产。Los codiciosos oligarcas expoliaron los activos de la nación con una impunidad asombrosa.貪欲な寡頭政治家たちは驚くべき処罰免責のもとで国の資産を略奪した。탐욕스러운 과두정치가들은 놀라울 정도의 처벌 면제 속에서 국가 자산을 약탈했다.
- His covetous nature made it impossible for him to celebrate anyone else's achievements. 他贪婪的性格使他无法为别人的成就感到高兴。Su naturaleza codiciosa le impedía celebrar los logros de los demás.彼の強欲な性格のために、他人の成功を喜ぶことができなかった。그의 탐욕스러운 성격 때문에 다른 사람의 성취를 축하하는 것이 불가능했다.
発音
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場面: literary, religious, journalism
トーン: disapproving
起源と歴史
From Old French coveitos (eager, desirous), from Latin cupiditas (desire, longing), related to cupere (to desire). The moral dimension was reinforced by its prominent use in biblical translations.
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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