每日一词 | desire 详解

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每日一词 | desire

高中 CET4 CET6 考研

英[dɪˈzaɪə(r)] 美[dɪˈzaɪər]

例句

1.These days, safety regulations —— not to mention the modern sports fan’s desire for a good view and comfortable seat —— tend to keep stadium capacities slightly lower.

如今,由于安全法规的限制,体育场的容量往往会略微降低,更不用说现代体育迷对良好视野和舒适座位的渴求了。

——2021年高考乙卷英语

2.The dessert can be topped with cream, if desired (= if you like).

如果你喜欢,甜点上可以加奶油。

——《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》

基本释义

[noun]

strong wish to have or do something

[verb]

to want something; to wish for something

[名词]

欲望;渴望

[动词]

渴望;期望

派生词

desirable 值得做的;值得拥有的;理想的

desired 预期的;想要达到的

例句:The medicine did not achieve the desired effect.

该药没有达到预期的效果。

同/近义词

require: to make somebody do or have something, especially because it is necessary according to a particular law or set of rules

appropriate: to take something, somebody’s ideas, etc. for your own use, especially illegally or without permission

互动问题

1.下边这句话中的desire为何意?

The desire to succeed and to give your best effort at school, at work, and even at play, is what will make you happy.

——21-22《英语周报·高一阅读综合版》第5期

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(本周三公布参考答案)