His curious fancy is more active than his desire. Or, you might say, his desire to know is more active than his desire to love.

他好奇的本质比欲望更强烈，或许你们会说，他求知的欲望比爱的欲望强烈。

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Instead, Sir Leon has a strong desire to remain politically active as a pro-European Conservative.

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He is reported to have expressed his desire to retire from active politics due to health concerns several times in the last two years.

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These forward-looking providers realize that the revolution they desire demands a collaborative care approach that necessitates active involvement during the care process.

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