emulous

• 形容词，形容强烈渴望赶上或超越他人，常在成就或品质方面；现多被视为古旧或文学用语。

An adjective describing a strong desire to equal or surpass someone, often in achievement or quality; now considered archaic or literary.

1. Eager to imitate or equalC2formal

   Having a strong desire to equal or surpass someone, often in achievement or quality.

   渴望模仿或比肩

   • The young artist was emulous of the great masters.
   • She was emulous of her sister's academic success.
   • His emulous nature drove him to work harder than his peers.

   同义词ambitiousaspiringcompetitiverivalrous

   反义词apatheticindifferentunambitiousuncompetitive