emulous
英 ['emjʊləs]
美
- adj. 好胜的，竞争心强的
近义词
desirous
英英释义
- 1. characterized by or arising from emulation or imitation
- 2. eager to surpass others
英文词源
- emulous (adj.)
- "desirous of equaling or excelling," late 14c., from Latin aemulus "striving, rivaling," in a bad sense "envious, jealous," from aemulari "to rival" (see emulation). Related: Emulously.