英语词汇“desire”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

de•sire v., -sired, -sir•ing, n.
v. [ not: be + ~-ing]

to wish for;
want or long for: [ ~ + obj]:What he really desires is a raise.[ ~ + to + verb]:She desired to be a veterinarian.[ ~ + obj + to + verb]:What do you desire them to do?
[ ~ + obj] to want sexually.
[ ~ + obj] to ask for;
request:The mayor desires your presence at the meeting.

a longing or craving:[countable]an uncontrollable desire for chocolate.
[uncountable] a strong wish to have sexual relations.

desire

desirable

His desires cannot be met. He desires to see you. That is a desirable job.

de•sire v., -sired, -sir•ing, n.
v.t.

to wish or long for; crave;
want.
to express a wish to obtain;
ask for;
request:The mayor desires your presence at the next meeting.

a longing or craving, as for something that brings satisfaction or enjoyment:a desire for fame.
an expressed wish;
request.
something desired.
sexual appetite or a sexual urge.

Latin dēsīderāre; see desiderate
Old French desirer
Middle English desiren 1200–50

de•sired•ly adv. de•sired′ness, n.
de•sire′less, adj.
de•sir′er, n.
de•sir′ing•ly, adv.

1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged covet, fancy. See wish.
2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged solicit.
3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged aspiration, hunger, appetite, thirst. Desire, craving, longing, yearning suggest feelings that impel one to the attainment or possession of something. Desire is a strong feeling, worthy or unworthy, that impels to the attainment or possession of something that is (in reality or imagination) within reach:a desire for success.Craving implies a deep and imperative wish for something, based on a sense of need and hunger:a craving for food, companionship.A longing is an intense wish, generally repeated or enduring, for something that is at the moment beyond reach but may be attainable at some future time:a longing to visit Europe.Yearning suggests persistent, uneasy, and sometimes wistful or tender longing:a yearning for one's native land.

desire /dɪˈzaɪə/ vb (transitive)

to wish or long for; crave; want
to express a wish or make a request for; ask for

a wish or longing; craving
an expressed wish; request
sexual appetite; lust
a person or thing that is desired

Etymology: 13th Century: from Old French desirer, from Latin dēsīderāre to desire earnestly; see desiderate

deˈsirer n

单词	desire
释义	WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 de•sire /dɪˈzaɪr/USA pronunciation v., -sired, -sir•ing, n. v. [ not: be + ~-ing] to wish for; want or long for: [ ~ + obj]:What he really desires is a raise.[ ~ + to + verb]:She desired to be a veterinarian.[ ~ + obj + to + verb]:What do you desire them to do? [ ~ + obj] to want sexually. [ ~ + obj] to ask for; request:The mayor desires your presence at the meeting. n. a longing or craving:[countable]an uncontrollable desire for chocolate. [uncountable] a strong wish to have sexual relations. desire is a noun and a verb, desirable is an adjective:His desires cannot be met. He desires to see you. That is a desirable job. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 de•sire (di zī^ər′),USA pronunciation v., -sired, -sir•ing, n. v.t. to wish or long for; crave; want. to express a wish to obtain; ask for; request:The mayor desires your presence at the next meeting. n. a longing or craving, as for something that brings satisfaction or enjoyment:a desire for fame. an expressed wish; request. something desired. sexual appetite or a sexual urge. Latin dēsīderāre; see desiderate Old French desirer Middle English desiren 1200–50 de•sired•ly (di zī^ərd′lē, -zī′rid-),USA pronunciation adv. de•sired′ness, n. de•sire′less, adj. de•sir′er, n. de•sir′ing•ly, adv. 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged covet, fancy. See wish. 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged solicit. 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged aspiration, hunger, appetite, thirst. Desire, craving, longing, yearning suggest feelings that impel one to the attainment or possession of something. Desire is a strong feeling, worthy or unworthy, that impels to the attainment or possession of something that is (in reality or imagination) within reach:a desire for success.Craving implies a deep and imperative wish for something, based on a sense of need and hunger:a craving for food, companionship.A longing is an intense wish, generally repeated or enduring, for something that is at the moment beyond reach but may be attainable at some future time:a longing to visit Europe.Yearning suggests persistent, uneasy, and sometimes wistful or tender longing:a yearning for one's native land. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: desire /dɪˈzaɪə/ vb (transitive) to wish or long for; crave; want to express a wish or make a request for; ask for n a wish or longing; craving an expressed wish; request sexual appetite; lust a person or thing that is desired Etymology: 13th Century: from Old French desirer, from Latin dēsīderāre to desire earnestly; see desiderate deˈsirer n
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