envy

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高考四级六级考研雅思 Collins 2

英文释义

n. a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
n. spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins)
v. feel envious towards; admire enviously
v. be envious of; set one's heart on

中文翻译

n. 羡慕, 嫉妒
vt. 羡慕, 嫉妒

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记忆技巧

envy 源于拉丁语 invidia,表示“妒忌”。可以拆分为 en-(使)和 vy(看),意指“让人看得不舒服的情绪”。

例句

1. I felt a twinge of envy when I saw my friend’s new car.

当我看到我朋友的新车时,我感到了一丝嫉妒。

2. Envy can destroy friendships if not handled properly.

如果处理不当,嫉妒会毁掉友谊。

3. She tried to hide her envy when her colleague received the award.

当她的同事获得奖项时,她试图掩饰自己的嫉妒。

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