单词 | thirst |
释义 | thirst —thirster, n. /therrst/, n. 1. a sensation of dryness in the mouth and throat caused by need of liquid. 2. the physical condition resulting from this need, in any of various degrees: They almost died of thirst. 3. strong or eager desire; craving: a thirst for knowledge. v.i. 4. to feel thirst; be thirsty. 5. to have a strong desire. [bef. 900; ME thirsten (v.), OE thyrstan, deriv. of thurst (n.); c. D dorst, G Durst, ON thorsti, Goth thaurstei; n. has -i- from the v. or from THIRSTY; see TOAST1] |
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