desire/dɪ'zaɪər $ -'zaɪr/

v. want sth, esp. strongly

n. a strong wish to have or do sth

v. [T] 渴望：We all desire health and happiness. 我们都渴望健康和幸福。

◇[desire to do sth] He desires to study abroad. 他渴望到国外学习。

n. [C; U] 渴望：[desire for sth] a strong desire for money 强烈的金钱欲

◇satisfy sb's desires满足某人的欲望

◇[desire to do sth] He has a strong desire to win. 他很渴望赢。

音组-ire/-'aɪər $ -'aɪr/

admire; entire; require; retire; inspire; acquire; desire

常犯错误

✗ He desires for a nice house.

✓ He desires a nice house. 他渴望有一栋漂亮的房子。