covetousness

[US]/ˈkʌv.ɪ.təs.nəs/
[UK]/ˈkʌv.ɪ.t̬əs.nəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.贪婪;贪心;妄羡
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

covetousness leads

贪婪导致

covetousness and greed

贪婪与贪欲

covetousness of wealth

对财富的贪欲

covetousness breeds discontent

贪婪滋生不满

covetousness is sin

贪婪是罪

covetousness corrupts

贪婪腐化

covetousness destroys peace

贪婪摧毁和平

covetousness is harmful

贪婪是有害的

covetousness consumes

贪婪吞噬

Example Sentences

his covetousness for wealth led him to make unethical choices.

他对财富的贪婪使他做出了不道德的选择。

she struggled with feelings of covetousness towards her friend's success.

她对朋友的成功感到羡慕不已。

the novel explores themes of covetousness and its consequences.

这部小说探讨了贪婪及其后果的主题。

his covetousness was evident when he admired the luxury cars.

当他欣赏那些豪华汽车时,他的贪婪显而易见。

covetousness can lead to a life filled with dissatisfaction.

贪婪会导致生活充满不满。

the covetousness of the king caused unrest in the kingdom.

国王的贪婪引发了王国的不安。

she realized that her covetousness was harming her relationships.

她意识到自己的贪婪正在伤害她的人际关系。

they warned him that covetousness could ruin his integrity.

他们警告他,贪婪可能会毁掉他的诚信。

the story illustrates how covetousness can blind one's judgment.

这个故事说明了贪婪如何蒙蔽一个人的判断。

his covetousness for power drove him to betray his allies.

他对权力的贪婪使他背叛了盟友。

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