envy Význam & definícia

Význam envy v slovenčine

• 0 to wish that you had something that another person has:

  • I envy her ability to talk to people she's never met before.

  • [ + two objects ] I don't envy you the job of cooking for all those people.

• 1 the feeling that you wish you had something that someone else has:

  • I watched with envy as she set off for the airport.

  • Her hair is the envy of the office.

• 2 to wish that you had a quality or possession that another person has:

  • I envy people so much who feel carefree.

• 3 the feeling that you wish you had something that someone else has:

  • His new car is the envy of (= liked and wanted by) all his friends.