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covetous

/ˈkʌvətəs/

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1 · adjective

strongly wanting something that belongs to another person

贪图他人财物的；垂涎的

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The prince cast a covetous eye on his neighbor's fertile land.
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王子垂涎邻国的肥沃土地。
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Pronunciation: /ˈkʌvətəs/

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