desirous

英[dɪ'zaɪərəs] 美[dɪ'zaɪərəs]
  • adj. 渴望的;想要的
CET6 TEM8 GRE
Adjective:
  1. having or expressing desire for something;

    "desirous of high office"
    "desirous of finding a quick solution to the problem"

1. At that point Franco was desirous of prolonging the war.
那时,佛朗哥希望战争能延续下去。

来自《权威词典》

2. Everybody is desirous of success [ to succeed ].
每人 都想获得成功.

来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

3. He is desirous of her hand in marriage.
他渴望娶她为妻.

来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

4. Desirous of knowing something about the operations, I stood and watched the spectacle.
因为非常希望了解那些行动的情况,我就站着观看那场面。

来自柯林斯例句

5. The desirous Carrie was whispered to concerning her possibilities.
那个充满向往的嘉莉在悄悄地提醒她,该考虑自己的前途了.

来自英汉文学 - 嘉莉妹妹

    用作形容词 (adj.)
    1. We are desirous of peace.
      我们渴望和平。
    2. Jane was desirous of meeting her mother .
      珍渴望见到她的妈妈。
    3. I am desirous to know further details.
      我想要知道更多的细节。
    4. She has always been desirous of fame.
      她一直想成名。
    5. The president is strongly desirous that you should attend the meeting.
      董事长极希望你能参加会议。