covetousness

[US]/ˈkʌv.ɪ.təs.nəs/
[UK]/ˈkʌv.ɪ.t̬əs.nəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.貪婪;貪心;妄羨
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

covetousness leads

貪婪導致

covetousness and greed

貪婪與貪慾

covetousness of wealth

對財富的貪慾

covetousness breeds discontent

貪婪滋生不滿

covetousness is sin

貪婪是罪

covetousness corrupts

貪婪腐化

covetousness destroys peace

貪婪摧毀和平

covetousness is harmful

貪婪是有害的

covetousness consumes

貪婪吞噬

Example Sentences

his covetousness for wealth led him to make unethical choices.

他對財富的貪婪使他做出了不道德的選擇。

she struggled with feelings of covetousness towards her friend's success.

她對朋友的成功感到羨慕不已。

the novel explores themes of covetousness and its consequences.

這部小說探討了貪婪及其後果的主題。

his covetousness was evident when he admired the luxury cars.

當他欣賞那些豪華汽車時,他的貪婪顯而易見。

covetousness can lead to a life filled with dissatisfaction.

貪婪會導致生活充滿不滿。

the covetousness of the king caused unrest in the kingdom.

國王的貪婪引發了王國的不安。

she realized that her covetousness was harming her relationships.

她意識到自己的貪婪正在傷害她的人際關係。

they warned him that covetousness could ruin his integrity.

他們警告他,貪婪可能會毀掉他的誠信。

the story illustrates how covetousness can blind one's judgment.

這個故事說明了貪婪如何矇蔽一個人的判斷。

his covetousness for power drove him to betray his allies.

他對權力的貪婪使他背叛了盟友。

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