object of desire
object of desire — noun
1. a thing that many people strongly wish to own or experience
a thing that many people strongly wish to own or experience
The vintage sports car was the object of desire for collectors around the world.
be the object of desire + for [group]
For Alessia, the antique pearl necklace became her newest object of desire.
Hana saved for months to buy the handbag, the object of desire at school.
The rare first-edition book quickly became the object of desire for local collectors.
Little Mateo's object of desire was the fluffy puppy in the pet-shop window.
- coveted item
more formal, often used for luxury or rare goods
- dream possession
more personal and casual, focuses on the idea of owning it
文法句型
be + object of desire
become + object of desire
possessive + object of desire
用法筆記
Often appears with 'be' or 'become', typically followed by 'for' to name the group who wants the thing. Frequently used with a possessive modifier ('her object of desire').