Jealousy Feeling ˈdʒeləsi Sexual Felt Petty Person N
Jealousy is the feeling of anger or bitterness that comes from wanting what someone else has or from thinking someone is trying to take a loved one or possession away from you. It can also refer to an action or remark that shows this feeling. For example, 'She gets jealous if I even look at another woman.'
[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]妒忌;吃醋;小心提防Jealousy is the feeling of anger or bitterness which someone has when they think that another person is trying to take a lover or friend, or a possession, away from them.
[also N in pl]
At first his jealousy only showed in small ways — he didn't mind me talking to other guys.
起初他的小心眼表现得不是十分明显——他并不介意我和其他男人说话。
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[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]妒羡;羡慕Jealousy is the feeling of anger or bitterness which someone has when they wish that they could have the qualities or possessions that another person has.
[also N in pl]
Her beauty causes envy and jealousy.
她的美貌惹来嫉妒和羡慕。
Oxford
jeal·ousy/ˈdʒeləsi; NAmEˈdʒeləsi/noun(pluraljeal·ousies)1[uncountable ]a feeling of being jealous 忌妒;妒羡;羡慕◆I felt sick with jealousy.我羡慕得要死。◆sexual jealousy因爱生妒现象2[countable ]an action or a remark that shows that a person is jealous 忌妒,妒羡,羡慕(的言行)◆I'm tired of her petty jealousies.我厌烦她那小肚鸡肠的忌妒。jealousyjealousiesjeal·ousy/ˈdʒeləsi; NAmEˈdʒeləsi/
[countable, uncountable] a feeling of being jealous → envya pang/stab/twinge of jealousy (=a sudden feeling of jealousy) Polly felt a sharp pang of jealousy when she saw Paul with Suzanne.Sexual jealousy is a common motive for murder. feelings of professional jealousy He quickly discovered the petty jealousies and gossip of village life.COLLOCATIONSphrasesfeelings of jealousy· How do I deal with my feelings of jealousy regarding my girlfriend?a pang/stab/twinge of jealousy (=a sudden feeling of jealousy)· Polly felt a sharp pang of jealousy when she saw Paul with Suzanne.in a fit of jealousy (=because a sudden feeling of jealousy makes you do something)· In a fit of jealousy, Ben broke off their engagement.adjectivespure jealousy· Their remarks were motivated by pure jealousy.petty jealousy disapproving (=jealousy about unimportant things)· He quickly discovered the petty jealousies and gossip of village life.sexual jealousy (=jealousy caused by sexual desire)· Sexual jealousy is a common motive for murder.professional jealousy (=between people who do the same kind of work)· Feelings of professional jealousy can upset the workings of an office.verbsfeel jealousy· He felt a lot of jealousy at the thought of her with Tony.cause jealousy· A partner's involvement with friends, family, or work colleagues can cause jealousy.
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妒忌(100%)
n.嫉妒;猜忌;戒备
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