covetousness (C2)
カタカナ: カヴァタスネス
IPA: /ˈkʌv.ɪ.təs.nəs/
Definition
A strong, often selfish desire to possess something that belongs to someone else.
意味: 他人が所有しているものを、強烈かつ利己的に欲しがる気持ち。
Examples / 例文
The story warns that unbridled covetousness can destroy even the strongest friendships. — The story warns that unbridled covetousness can destroy even the strongest friendships.
Her covetousness was evident in the way she constantly eyed her sister's expensive jewelry. — Her covetousness was evident in the way she constantly eyed her sister's expensive jewelry.
Covetousness の日本語訳
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