208　desirable和desirous

① desirable称心的，合意的，可取的；吸引人的。

She looked very desirable in that dress. 她穿那套衣服很有魅力。

It is a desirable house. 那是一套合意的房子。

② desirous想要的，向往的，渴望的。

He is desirous of obtaining/to obtain a position in the Civil Service. 他想要在政府文官机构找到一个职位。

The president is strongly desirous that you should attend the meeting. 校长非常希望你参加这次会议。

比较

He was desirous of going into the hills，but she said it was not desirable in such bad weather. 他想到山里去，但是她说在这样的坏天气里去不合适。