begrudge
/bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/ (bre, ipa) · /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/ (ame, ipa) · /bi-ˈgrəj bē-/ (ame, mw)
begrudge — verb
- begrudgepresent simple I / you / we / they
- begrudgeshe / she / it
- begrudgedpast simple
- begrudging-ing form
1. to resent another person for having an advantage, success, or possession that se
to resent another person for having an advantage, success, or possession that seems unfairly theirs
Cole begrudged his colleague the corner office and private parking space.
begrudge + someone + something
Few people begrudged the nurse her extra week of leave.
After the award ceremony, Hao clearly begrudged Bilal the sudden fame.
Even in defeat, Imani did not begrudge the captain the winning goal.
When Trang bought a house, some cousins begrudged her that small joy.
- envy
the closest everyday verb, but less likely to suggest that the other person does not deserve what they have
- resent
stronger focus on personal unfairness or bitterness, not only on another person's good fortune
- covet
emphasizes strongly wanting the thing for yourself rather than judging the other person
文法句型
begrudge + someone + something
begrudge + someone + their + noun
用法筆記
Object is usually another person's success, comfort, or good luck. Distinguish from sense 2, which focuses on the cost of giving time, money, or effort yourself.
常見錯誤
2. to give money, time, praise, or effort unwillingly because you dislike what it c
to give money, time, praise, or effort unwillingly because you dislike what it costs you
Bilal begrudged every dollar he spent on airport coffee.
begrudge + amount of money
Saira never begrudged helping her parents repaint the old kitchen.
begrudge + -ing form
The company begrudged the extra hour needed to train new staff.
Jason begrudged the bus fare but still visited his grandmother.
Even tired workers begrudged giving up Sunday afternoon for another meeting.
- grudge
more literary and old-fashioned in this pattern, but close in meaning
- resent
can describe similar reluctance, though it focuses more on the feeling of unfairness than on the act of giving
- reluctantly give
plain descriptive phrase rather than a single formal verb
文法句型
begrudge + something
begrudge + -ing
begrudge + someone + something
用法筆記
Often used with money, time, effort, or an -ing form. Distinguish from sense 1, where the focus is another person's good fortune rather than your own reluctant sacrifice.