"thirst for" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 渴望

Definition

对某事有强烈的渴望，尤其是对知识、权力或成功的追求。这个短语通常用来比喻，而不是字面上指口渴。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

通常是比喻用法，而非真正的口渴。常见搭配有“对知识的渴望”、“对成功的渴望”。一般用于书面或正式语境，不用于实物（如水、食物）。

Examples

You can really feel his thirst for recognition when he talks about his work.

他谈及工作时，你能真切感受到他对认可的**渴望**。

She has a thirst for knowledge.

她有对知识的**渴望**。

His thirst for power made him unpopular.

他对权力的**渴望**让他不受欢迎。

Children often show a thirst for adventure.

孩子们经常表现出对冒险的**渴望**。

I've always had a thirst for new experiences.

我一直有对新体验的**渴望**。

Her thirst for success drives her to work harder every day.

她对成功的**渴望**让她每天更加努力。