would-be

(wo͝od′bē′)adj. Desiring, attempting, or professing to be: "Would-be home buyers will have a somewhat easier time getting loans" (Wall Street Journal).

would-be

adj (prenominal) 1. usually derogatory wanting or professing to be: a would-be politician. 2. intended to be: would-be generosity. n 3. derogatory a person who wants or professes to be something that he is not 4. Indian the person to whom one is engaged to be married; fiancé or fiancée

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adj. 1. wishing or pretending to be: a would-be wit. 2. intended to be: a would-be kindness. [1250–1300]

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would-be - unfulfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambitionmanqueambitious - having a strong desire for success or achievement

would-be

adjective budding, potential, so-called, professed, dormant, self-styled, latent, wannabe (informal), unfulfilled, undeveloped, self-appointed, unrealized, manqué, soi-disant (French), quasi- a book that provides encouragement for would-be writers

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would

(wud) – short forms I'd (aid) you'd (juːd) , he'd (hiːd) , she'd (ʃiːd) , it'd (ˈitəd) , we'd (wiːd) , they'd (ðeid) : negative short form wouldn't (ˈwudnt) – verb1. past tense of will. He said he would be leaving at nine o'clock the next morning; I asked if he'd come and mend my television set; I asked him to do it, but he wouldn't; I thought you would have finished by now. （“will” 的过去式，用于转述）将，将会 2. used in speaking of something that will, may or might happen (eg if a certain condition is met). If I asked her to the party, would she come?; I would have come to the party if you'd asked me; I'd be happy to help you. （表示虚拟，假设等）也许将要，大概 3. used to express a preference, opinion etc politely. I would do it this way; It'd be a shame to lose the opportunity; I'd prefer to go tomorrow rather than today. （表示语气婉转的请求）愿 4. used, said with emphasis, to express annoyance. I've lost my car-keys – that would happen! （加重语气，表示烦恼）总会，总是，老是 ˈwould-be adjective trying, hoping, or merely pretending, to be. a would-be poet.将要成为would you used to introduce a polite request to someone to do something. (Please) would you close the door? （客气地表示请求）您能….？

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adj budding

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adj unfulfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition

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