英语释义
1. to wish for earnestly
covet an award
2. to desire (what belongs to another) inordinately or culpably
The king's brother coveted the throne.
3. to feel inordinate desire for what belongs to another
4. to want (something that you do not have) very much
5. to wish for greatly or with envy
I admit I covet success. It's wrong to covet a friend's happiness.