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covet

/ˈkʌvɪt/

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verb

Жаждать, страстно желать

To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.

Examples :

"She saw her neighbor's new car and began to covet it. "

Она увидела новую машину своей соседки и начала страстно желать ее.

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verb

Вожделеть, жаждать

To long for inordinately or unlawfully; to hanker after (something forbidden).

Examples :

"The student coveted the new, expensive computer, even though he knew his parents couldn't afford it. "

Студент вожделел новый, дорогой компьютер, хотя знал, что его родители не могут себе этого позволить.

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verb

Жаждать, домогаться

To yearn; to have or indulge an inordinate desire, especially for another's possession.

Examples :

"My sister covets my new bike, always asking if she can borrow it. "

Моя сестра жаждет мой новый велосипед и всегда спрашивает, может ли она его одолжить.

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