thirst
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Danh từ
noun- 1.
(countable, uncountable)A sensation of dryness in the throat associated with a craving for liquids, produced by deprivation of drink, or by some other cause (such as fear, excitement, etc.) which stops the secretion of the pharyngeal mucous membrane.
We developed a great thirst during our hike.
He had quite a thirst on and so headed to his favourite Dublin pub.
- 2.
(countable, uncountable)The condition producing the sensation of thirst.
If you go out in the desert for long without water, the thirst can drive you mad.
- 3.
(countable, figuratively, uncountable)A want and eager desire (for something); a craving or longing.
She had a real thirst for news and that greatly helped her career.
- 4.
(countable, figuratively, uncountable)Sexual lust.
He had a thirst for her and she had the same for him.
Động từ
verb- 1.
(intransitive)To be thirsty.
- 2.
(intransitive, usually)(intransitive, usually followed by "for") To desire vehemently.
I thirst for knowledge and education will sate me.
to be thirsted for one's blood
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From Middle English thirst,thurst, from Old English þurst, from *þurstu, from Proto-Germanic *þurstuz, from Proto-Indo-European *ters- (dry).