释义 |
ealous , be ~ for : be ~ of-530 be jealous for 这个短语动词作“企图保持”讲,是褒义(注:美国英语有时把其中的 for 改用 of ); be jealous of 这个短语动词则是“妒忌”的意思,是贬义。 例如: He is jealous for the good name of his family. 他想要保持家声。 He is always jealous of his friend's achivements. 他老是妒忌他朋友的成就。 比较: He is always jealous for his friend's reputation. 他总是想要保持他朋友的声望。(用作喻义) He is always jealous of his friend's reputation. 他老是妒忌他朋友的声望。(用作本义)
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