covet 英 [ˈkʌvət] 美 [ˈkʌvət]
TEM8 GRE
名著用例
“You are hardly the first student to covet the diadem.” she said disdainfully.
“你不是第一个垂涎冠冕的学生。”她轻蔑地说。
出自英国作家J·K·罗琳的奇幻小说《哈利·波特》系列的第七本《哈利·波特与死亡圣器》（Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows）。《哈利·波特与死亡圣器》是整个小说系列的终结篇，交代了所有重要人物的最终命运。
基本释义
[verb] yearn to possess or have (something)
[动词] 渴望拥有或占有（某物）
深入解读
Covet 一词与小站上周五推送的 covert 形似，可能源自拉丁语 cupere （渴望、想要），13世纪中期进入英语时原指“过分地（inordinately）或不顾他人权利地渴望或想要”，现主要作为一个正式用语表示“贪求、觊觎、垂涎”，强调过分渴望别人的东西，比如：
她一直贪求否决权，但从未得逞。
She always coveted the power of veto but never quite achieved it.
她赤裸裸地表示想得到他的工作，以至于他们之间说话都带着火药味。
She coveted his job so blatantly that conversations between them were tense.
除了作贬义用外， covet 也可以单纯地用来表示“渴望”，只是这种渴望程度非常之高，比如：
布克奖是最令人向往的英国文学奖。
The Booker Prize is the most coveted British literary award.
另外，与 covet 相对应的形容词为 covetous （贪求的、垂涎的、渴望的），比如谚语有云：
The covetous man is good to none and worst to himself.
贪心者害人尤害己。
外刊例句
- Western firms increasingly admire—and covet—Chinese technology.
西方公司越来越欣赏且觊觎中国的技术。
——《经济学人》 - And they couldn’t help coveting the apartment next door, a light-filled space with generous exposures on two sides and an owner who spent most of his time somewhere else.
他们俩情不自禁地对隔壁那套光线充足、两面有大露台的公寓充满觊觎，那套公寓的房主常年在外。
——《纽约时报》
常见短语
“covet” 通常表示强烈渴望、垂涎、贪图某物或渴望拥有某事。
以下是包含单词 “covet” 的 50 个短语及其中文解释：
- covet material possessions – 渴望物质财富
- covet a luxurious lifestyle – 渴望奢华生活
- covet wealth and power – 渴望财富和权力
- covet fame and recognition – 渴望名声和认可
- covet success and achievements – 渴望成功和成就
- covet expensive items – 渴望昂贵的物品
- covet designer clothing – 渴望名牌服装
- covet a prestigious job – 渴望有声望的工作
- covet a beautiful house – 渴望漂亮的房子
- covet a fancy car – 渴望豪华车
- covet a high-paying job – 渴望高薪工作
- covet a lavish lifestyle – 渴望奢华生活
- covet a successful career – 渴望成功的职业生涯
- covet a prominent position – 渴望显赫的地位
- covet a leadership role – 渴望领导角色
- covet a well-known reputation – 渴望知名声誉
- covet social status – 渴望社会地位
- covet professional recognition – 渴望专业认可
- covet academic excellence – 渴望学术卓越
- covet creative talents – 渴望创造才能
- covet artistic skills – 渴望艺术技能
- covet intellectual pursuits – 渴望知识追求
- covet physical beauty – 渴望身体美
- covet a slim figure – 渴望苗条身材
- covet athletic abilities – 渴望运动天赋
- covet musical talent – 渴望音乐才华
- covet academic achievements – 渴望学术成就
- covet professional success – 渴望职业成功
- covet personal growth – 渴望个人成长
- covet personal happiness – 渴望个人幸福
- covet a loving relationship – 渴望充满爱的关系
- covet emotional fulfillment – 渴望情感满足
- covet spiritual enlightenment – 渴望精神启示
- covet inner peace – 渴望内心平静
- covet a sense of purpose – 渴望有目标感
- covet meaningful experiences – 渴望有意义的经历
- covet quality time with loved ones – 渴望和亲人共度美好时光
- covet a balanced life – 渴望平衡的生活
- covet personal fulfillment – 渴望个人成就感
- covet a sense of belonging – 渴望归属感
- covet financial security – 渴望财务安全
- covet a comfortable retirement – 渴望舒适的退休生活
- covet travel opportunities – 渴望旅行机会
- covet new experiences – 渴望新的体验
- covet learning opportunities – 渴望学习机会
- covet personal growth – 渴望个人成长
- covet career advancement – 渴望职业发展
- covet a loving family – 渴望充满爱的家庭
- covet close friendships – 渴望亲密友谊
- covet a sense of fulfillment – 渴望成就感
同近义词
- fancy: feel a desire or liking for
- desire: strongly wish for or want (something)
- crave: feel a powerful desire for (something)
