lust1 /lʌst/ noun 1 [countableC, uncountableU]SYATTRACTED TO somebody very strong sexual desire, especially when it does not include love 强烈的性欲;淫欲 My feelings for Lauren were pure lust. 我对劳伦的感觉纯粹是肉欲。
2 [singular, uncountableU]WANT a very strong desire to have something, usually power or money – used to show disapproval 强烈的欲望〔通常指对权力或金钱的欲望,含贬义〕lust for Hitler’s lust for power 希特勒对权力的强烈欲望
3 (a) lust for life a strong determination to enjoy life as much as possible – used to show approval 享受生活的欲望〔含褒义〕 the happy-go-lucky lust for life so typical of southern Italy 意大利南方人典型的无忧无虑享受生活的态度
(a) lust for life• In view of her lust for life, her appetite simply for living?• Quinn's lust for life is contagious. lust for• Stalin's unbridled lust for power