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单词 jealous
释义 jealous
 —jealously,  adv.   —jealousness,  n.  
 /jel"euhs/,  adj.  
  1. feeling resentment against someone because of that person's rivalry, success, or advantages (often fol. by of): He was jealous of his rich brother.
  2. feeling resentment because of another's success, advantage, etc. (often fol. by of): He was jealous of his brother's wealth.
  3. characterized by or proceeding from suspicious fears or envious resentment: a jealous rage; jealous intrigues.
  4. inclined to or troubled by suspicions or fears of rivalry, unfaithfulness, etc., as in love or aims: a jealous husband.
  5. solicitous or vigilant in maintaining or guarding something: The American people are jealous of their freedom.
  6.  Bible.   intolerant of unfaithfulness or rivalry: The Lord is a jealous God.
 [1175-1225; ME jelous, gelos < OF gelos (F jaloux) < VL *zelosus, equiv. to LL zel(us) ZEAL + osus -OSE1]
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