desire

di'zaiә
高考四级六级考研托福雅思 Collins 4

英文释义

n. the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
n. an inclination to want things
n. something that is desired
v. feel or have a desire for; want strongly

中文翻译

n. 欲望, 要求
vt. 想要, 请求
vi. 渴望

4
Collins 星级
1
Oxford 级别
1,629
BNC 频率
1,551
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记忆技巧

desire 由前缀 de-（向下、离开）和词根 sire（渴望）组成，可以理解为“向下的渴望”，即对某事物的强烈希望。

例句

1. I have a strong desire to travel around the world.
我有强烈的愿望环游世界。
2. She expressed her desire to learn more about art.
她表达了想要更多了解艺术的愿望。
3. His desire to succeed motivates him every day.
他成功的愿望每天激励着他。

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