covetous
US /ˈkʌv.ə.t̬əs/
UK /ˈkʌv.ɪ.təs/
形容詞
貪婪的, 覬覦的
having or showing a great desire to possess something, typically money, property, or other material things, belonging to someone else
範例:
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The king was known for his covetous nature, always seeking to expand his wealth and territory.
國王以其貪婪的本性而聞名，總是尋求擴大其財富和領土。
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His covetous gaze lingered on his neighbor's new sports car.
他貪婪的目光停留在鄰居的新跑車上。