emulous

英 ['emjʊləs] 美
  • adj. 好胜的,竞争心强的

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.

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