envy

• 名词，指因他人的财产、品质或好运而产生的不满或羡慕、渴望的心理。

A noun referring to a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.

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1. Feeling of jealousyB1formal

   A feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.

   嫉妒

   • She felt a pang of envy when she saw his new car.
   • His success was the object of their envy.
   • Envy can be a destructive emotion if not controlled.

   同义词covetousnessenviousnessjealousyresentmentspite

2. Object of admirationB2formal

   A person or thing that inspires such a feeling.

   令人羡慕的人或物

   • Her garden was the envy of the entire neighborhood.
   • His collection of rare books is the envy of all collectors.
   • The team's championship win made them the envy of the league.

   同义词gloryjewelprideprizeshowpiece

• 表示因他人的财物、品质或运气而产生不满或羡慕嫉妒的心理。

A verb used to express the feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.

1. Feel jealous of someoneB1formal

   To feel a resentful longing for something that someone else has.

   嫉妒

   • I envy her ability to stay calm under pressure.
   • He envied his friend's new car.
   • She envied them for their beautiful garden.

   同义词begrudgecovetgrudgeresent

2. Wish for somethingB1informal

   To desire something that another person possesses.

   羡慕

   • I really envy your talent for painting.
   • They envied his success in business.
   • She envied the freedom of her traveling friends.

   同义词begrudgecovetgrudge