Translations for „desires“ in the English » Polish Dictionary

I . desire [dɪˈzaɪəʳ, Am -ɚ] N

1. desire (wish):

desire

pragnienie nt

he had no desire to return

nie miał ochoty wracać

he has a great desire to travel

ona bardzo pragnie podróżować

desire for life

chęć f życia

desire for knowledge

głód m wiedzy

2. desire (sexual need):

desire

pożądanie nt

II . desire [dɪˈzaɪəʳ, Am -ɚ] VB trans

1. desire form (want):

to desire sth

pragnąć [lub chcieć] czegoś

to desire sb to do sth

życzyć sobie [lub chcieć] , żeby ktoś coś zrobił

desired effect

pożądany skutek m

2. desire (be attracted):

desire

pożądać

Phrases:

to leave a lot to be desired

pozostawiać wiele do życzenia

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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Deferred gratification, also known as impulse control, is an example of this, concerning impulses primarily relating to things that a person wants or desires.

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It responded to parental desires for neighborhood schools and for choice.

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A substantial number of his figures are lost in dreams as they are depicted sleeping or drowsing, often expressive of some yearning that alludes to hidden desires.

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His works feature surreal depictions of the subjects' innate desires and feelings rather than portraying a physical similitude.

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Beings that died with unfulfilled desires or anger are also said to linger until such issues are resolved.

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Any semblance of anything other than total and unquestioning obedience to the desires and counsel of the church's leadership chain is considered rebellion and insubordination, and simply is not tolerated.

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She is also determined and desires to be part of the action, annoyed that her father won't teach her the art of hypnotism.

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Stories of the medieval period also portray the colour as representing love and the amorous in life, and the base, natural desires of man.

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Our service is totally bespoke and tailored to the particular desires of the spouse to ensure a highly personalised service.

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I connect to a boundless consciousness that has no palpable relationship with my thoughts, fears or desires.

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