desirability

英 [dɪˌzaɪərəˈbɪlɪti]

美 [dɪˌzaɪrəˈbɪlɪti]

n. 愿望；有利条件；值得向往的事物；合意

BNC.11789 / COCA.14608

柯林斯词典

ADJ-GRADED 值得想望（或拥有）的;合意的;可取的;受欢迎的
Something that isdesirableis worth having or doing because it is useful, necessary, or popular.
1. Prolonged negotiation was not desirable...
  拖长了的谈判并不是大家所想要的。
2. The crowd moved indoors for what were deemed the most desirable items.
  人群为了被视为最值得拥有的物品涌入屋里。
ADJ-GRADED 性感的;可人的
Someone who isdesirableis considered to be sexually attractive.
1. ...the young women whom his classmates thought most desirable.
  他的同班同学认为最性感的年轻女子

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