cupidity

/kjuːˈpɪdəti/ (bre, ipa) · /kjuːˈpɪdəti/ (ame, ipa) · /kyu̇-ˈpi-də-tē/ (ame, mw)

cupidity — noun

1. greed that makes someone keep chasing money, property, or other valuable things,

1.名詞C2
釋義

greed that makes someone keep chasing money, property, or other valuable things, even after they have enough

例句

After the land sale, Tariq's cupidity drove him to demand an even larger share.

cupidity + drove somebody to + verb

The minister's cupidity became obvious when he hid public money in foreign banks.

同義詞
  • greed

    the normal everyday word and broader in use

  • avarice

    more formal and often focused especially on money

  • acquisitiveness

    suggests a strong wish to own things, often with a milder tone

反義詞
  • generosity

    emphasizes willingness to give rather than keep gaining

  • contentment

    suggests being satisfied instead of always wanting more

文法句型

cupidity + drove/led + somebody + to-infinitive

用法筆記

Mostly found in formal or literary writing. It usually criticizes a person whose greed for money or possessions makes them exploit other people or ignore what is right.

常見錯誤

❌Her cupidity made her keep asking questions about the secret.
✅Her curiosity made her keep asking questions about the secret.
💡'Cupidity' is greed for wealth or gain, not a desire to know something.