"covets" in Chinese (Simplified)
渴望垂涎
Definition
非常渴望某物，特别是别人拥有的东西。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
正式或书面语，在宗教或道德语境中常用。通常带有嫉妒或不正当欲望的意味。常见搭配：'covet wealth', 'covet your neighbor's...'。日常想要用 'want' 或 'desire'。
Examples
She covets her friend's new shoes.
她**渴望**她朋友的新鞋。
He covets a position of power.
他**渴望**权力职位。
Everyone covets the award for best student.
每个人都**渴望**最佳学生奖。
He secretly covets his neighbor's fancy car.
他暗中**垂涎**邻居的豪车。
She always covets what others have instead of appreciating her own things.
她总是**羡慕**别人拥有的东西，而不是珍惜自己的。
It's human nature to covet what seems out of reach.
人总会**渴望**难以获得的东西，这是人性。