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de·sire /dɪˈzaɪə(r)/ n. | vt. | vi.
I n.
1. 愿望，欲望，渴望
They showed a desire to improve relations. 他们表现出改善关系的愿望。
He has a great desire for fame. 他有强烈的成名欲望。
His desires were not great.A peaceful life was what he wanted. 他并无奢望，向往的只是安宁的生活。
I am filled with desire to go back there. 我渴望回到那里去。
2. 要求，请求
I sent you, at your desire, the books you wanted. 应你的要求我已寄上你所要的书。
3. 渴望的东西；想望的对象
He brought me my heart's desire. 他给我带来了我心里渴望的东西。
4. 情欲，肉欲
II ❶ vt.
1. 渴望，热望，想望
They all desire independence. 他们全都向往独立。
She desires to be happy. 她渴望幸福。
She desires that he (should) do it at once. 她希望他立刻就做这件事。
2. 要求，请求
She desired him to wait. 她要他等一等。
The principal desires your presence in his office. 校长请你到他的办公室去。
3. 想与…交媾
4. 〈古〉惦念，想念，缅怀
5. 〈废〉邀请
❷ vi.
渴望，热望，想望
[< OFr desirer < L dēsīderāre to long for, 原义: to wait the fate which the stars bring; 见 DESIDERATE] |