"desire" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 渴望
• 欲望
• 想要

Definition

指强烈地想要某样东西的感觉，或强烈地想得到某物。根据语境，它可以指情感上的、身体上的，或与目标抱负有关的愿望。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这个词在正式和文学英语中很常见，在日常口语中不如 'want' 常用。作名词时，常见搭配有 'a desire for change' 和 'sexual desire'；作动词时，'desire' 比 'want' 更正式。

Examples

She has a strong desire to learn English.

她有强烈的**渴望**去学英语。

Many people desire a better life.

很多人**渴望**更好的生活。

His only desire was to see his family again.

他唯一的**愿望**就是再次见到家人。

I don't desire fame; I just want to do meaningful work.

我并不**渴望**名声；我只是想做有意义的工作。

There was a clear desire for change in the meeting.

会议上明显有一种要求改变的**愿望**。

If you desire more information, please contact our office.

如果您**想要**更多信息，请联系我们的办公室。