emulous

adj

• ① 竞争的;好胜的
  • boys emulous of their fathers想胜过父亲的男孩

• ② 热望的<of>
  • I was emulous of her skill.我急欲获得她技巧。
  • She was emulous of the pianist.她热心模仿倣那位钢琴家。
  • The youth is emulous of fame [success].这名青年切望成名[成功]。