thirsty

thirsty
(thirstier, thirstiest)
  1. feeling a need to drink something
    渴的,口干的
    the Guides were hot and thirsty.
    女童子军觉得又热又渴。
    ■(of land, plants, or skin) in need of water; dry or parched
    (土地、植物或皮肤)干旱的;缺水的
    ■(of an engine, plant, or crop) consuming a lot of fuel or water
    (引擎、植物或庄稼)耗油的;需水量大的
    ■having or showing a strong desire for something
    渴望的,渴求的
    Joe was as thirsty for scandal as anyone else.
    乔和其他任何人一样,对丑闻十分热衷。
    ■[attrib.](informal)(of activity, weather, or a time) causing the feeling of a need to drink something
    (非正式)(活动、天气或时段)使人口渴的
    modelling is thirsty work.
    铸模是使人口渴的活儿。
派生
thirstily
adverb
thirstiness
noun
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