desire /diˈzaiə/ I. vt. 1.期望，渴望 （跟 n./pron.、不定式和从句）: Both nations desired peace, but neither would accept compromise.两国都想和平，但没有一方接受妥协。 We always desire to live in peace with our neighbours. 我们总是期望与邻居们和睦相处。She desires that it shall not be mentioned for the present.她要求现在不提此事。2.请，请求（跟复合结构或从句，从句里用（should）+ 动词原形的虚拟形式）：She desired him to wait.她请他等一会。He desires that you（should）see him at once.他请你马上见他。［考句］ We desire that the tour leader inform us immediately of any change in plans.我们要求导游立即告诉我们计划有什么变动。 ‖II. n. ［u］&［c］愿望，期望（跟for或不定式）：one’s desire for success 想成功的愿望 I haven’t the slightest desire to talk to Martin.我一点都不想和马丁谈话。
desirous /diˈzaiərəs/ adj. 渴望的，希望的：desirous of finding a quick solution to the problem渴望发现解决问题的快捷方法Everybody is desirous of success/to succeed.每人都想获得成功。
