"have a thirst for" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 渴望

Definition

非常渴望某事，尤其是知识、经验或冒险；非常想要某物。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是一个比喻表达，用于表示强烈渴望（不是字面上的口渴）。多与'知识'、'冒险'、'成功'等抽象名词搭配。不要用于实际的口渴。

Examples

She has a thirst for knowledge.

她**渴望**知识。

Many young people have a thirst for adventure.

许多年轻人**渴望**冒险。

Do you have a thirst for success?

你**渴望**成功吗？

Ever since she was a kid, she’s had a thirst for learning new things.

她从小就**渴望**学习新事物。

If you have a thirst for travel, you’ll love this job.

如果你**渴望**旅行，你会喜欢这份工作。

He’s always had a thirst for pushing his limits.

他总是**渴望**挑战自己的极限。