desirous /dɪˈzaɪrəs/ adjective Learner's definition of DESIROUS
not used before a noun [more desirous; most desirous] somewhat formal
: wanting or wishing for something very much : feeling desire for something渴望;期望;想望 —
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parents desirous of a better way to educate their children [=parents who want a better way to educate their children]期望用更好的方法教育子女的父母
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consumers desirous of saving money [=consumers who want to save money]想省钱的消费者