adj.令人满意的；性感的；有吸引力的；值得的；令人向往的

n.有吸引力的人或物

It is desirable that we (should) provide for the poor at Christmas. 在圣诞节施舍穷人是可喜的事。

It is desirable that atomic energy should be used for peaceful purpose. 原子能应该为了和平的目的而使用，这是合乎情理的。

You will also make some desirable acquaintances. 你也可以结识几个合意的朋友。

He found her intensely desirable. 他觉得她极其性感。

She suddenly saw herself as a desirable young woman. 她突然觉得自己是一个非常性感的女郎。

The house has many desirable features. 这栋房子有许多吸引人的特点。

It isn't really desirable to have him working here. 让他在这里工作其实并不必要。

It is not desirable to overbalance the budget. 超出预算是不值得的。

It is desirable to apply to good schools. 申请好学校是令人向往的。