Definitions
adj. unhappy because someone has something you want
嫉妒的
adj. upset because someone you love shows interest in another person
因担心失去爱而吃醋的
Example
I felt jealous when my cousin got a bicycle.
表弟得到一辆自行车时，我心里很嫉妒。
Social media can make users jealous of others whose lives appear more successful or exciting.
社交媒体可能让用户嫉妒那些生活看起来更成功或更精彩的人。
Collocations
- jealous of someone
- feel jealous
- a jealous partner
Word family
- jealousy (n.)
- jealously (adv.)
Synonyms
- envious
Usage tip
常用be jealous of；既可指嫉妒，也可指吃醋。
FAQ
- What does jealous mean?
- unhappy because someone has something you want upset because someone you love shows interest in another person
- How is jealous pronounced?
- UK /ˈdʒeləs/, US /ˈdʒeləs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
