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  2. /desirous

desirous

UK/di'zaiәrәs/US
TOEFLGREA1

Definitions

adj.

Feeling a strong wish or desire for something; eagerly wanting

渴望的,想要的

Root Breakdown

Native English
desirousother
=desirous

Common Collocations

  • 1.desirous of渴望
  • 2.desirous to想要
  • 3.desirous for渴求

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The team seemed desirous of achieving excellence in every aspect of their performance.

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