"thirst for" 怎么发音

expression

US

ˈθɝst/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ

THURST for

UK

θˈɜːst/ /fˈɔː

THURST faw

释义

A strong desire or craving for something, especially knowledge, power, or success. Literally, it relates to being thirsty for a drink, but this phrase is usually used figuratively.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈθɝst/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ

英式英语

θˈɜːst/ /fˈɔː

简化发音

美式

THURST for

英式

THURST faw

语境中听

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

She has a thirst for knowledge.

His thirst for power made him unpopular.

Children often show a thirst for adventure.