desideratum
UK/di.zidә'reitәm/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
Something considered essential or greatly desired, especially when lacking.
迫切需要之物，渴望得到的东西
Root Breakdown
desideratumother
=desideratum
Common Collocations
- 1.primary desideratum首要需求
- 2.main desideratum主要渴望
- 3.urgent desideratum紧迫需要
Example Sentences
- 1.
Clean drinking water became the primary desideratum for the drought-stricken region.
- 2.
An efficient transportation system was viewed as a desideratum for urban development.