de·sir·ous /dɪˈzaɪərəs/ a. 1. [一般用作表语]渴望的;意欲…的 (of) be keenly desirous of fame 渴望成名 He is desirous of obtaining (或 to obtain) a position in the Civil Service. 他意欲在政府文官机构找到一个职位。 He is strongly desirous that you should attend the meeting. 他非常希望你参加这次会议。 2. 〈废〉= desirable