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单词 crave
释义 crave
\ˈkrāv\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English craven, from Old English crafian; akin to Old Norse krefja to crave, Old English cræft strength, skill, Old High German kraft strength, skill, krāpo, krāpfo hook, Old Norse kraptr strength, skill, Old English cradol cradle — more at cradle
transitive verb
1.
 a. : to ask authoritatively : demand
  < crave a hearing before a court >
 b. chiefly Scotland : dun
  < crave a debtor >
2.
 a. : to ask earnestly : beg, beseech, implore
  < crave a person's pardon >
  < crave the indulgence of an audience >
 b. obsolete : to ask to know
3.
 a. : to want greatly : need
  < crave sweets >
  < crave fresh air >
 b. : to yearn for : require
  < an ego craving flattery >
4. : to demand as necessary or expedient : require
 < orders craving immediate attention >
intransitive verb
: to have a strong or inward desire
 < crave after inspiration >
 < crave for good food >
Synonyms: see desire
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