"covetous" 怎么发音
word
ˈkʌvətəs
KUHV-uh-tuhs
kˈʌvətəs
KUHV-uh-tuhs
释义
Feeling a strong desire to have something that belongs to someone else, especially wealth, possessions, or success. It often suggests greed or jealousy.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈkʌvətəs
英式英语
kˈʌvətəs
简化发音
美式
KUHV-uh-tuhs
英式
KUHV-uh-tuhs
语境中听
He gave a covetous look at his friend's new car.
The covetous king wanted to own all the land in the country.
She is covetous of her neighbor's beautiful garden.
Don't be so covetous—learn to appreciate what you already have.