covetousness meaning in English
贪欲。
Examples
- As covetousness is the root of all evil, so poverty is the worst of all snares .
正如贪婪是万恶之源一样，贫穷是最坏的陷阱。 - He also says that covetousness is idolatry ( colossians 3 : 5 )
他还说贪婪就与拜偶像一样(以西结书3 : 5 ) 。 - Excessive desire , especially for wealth ; covetousness or avarice
贪欲过度的渴望，尤指对财富的贪求；贪婪或贪欲 - The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor : but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days
16无知的君多行暴虐。以贪财为可恨的，必年长日久。 - Watch and guard yourself from all covetousness , for no one ' s life is in the abundance of his possessions
你们要当心，要自守，免去一切的贪婪；因为人的生命，不在于家业丰富。