【现象级英语】每日一词11.19

thirst n.

释义：a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something

“thirst”的本意是“口渴”，不过和它的形容词一样，它也常被引申为表示“渴求” “渴望”，我们可以用它来替换表示“渴望”的词，比如 “desire” “longing” “craving” 等词。

和“thirst”最常搭配的动词有 have，后面的介词一般用 for，have a thirst for something 可以用来表示特别渴望某事。

例① 我们想表达一个人非常渴望知识。

He has an unquenchable thirst for knowledge.

例② 我们平时常说“求贤若渴”，用英文表述时就可以用“a thirst for talent”。比如现在人工智能行业就很需要人才。

There is a growing thirst for top talent in AI-driven companies.

例③ 《经济学人》中曾经出现过这样一句话：

Even though the Chinese have little appetite for political change, they have a huge thirst for security, transparency and the rule of law.

这句话中使用了同义词替换：have little appetite for, have a huge thirst for。“appetite” 和 “thirst” 最常见的意思分别是“食欲”和“口渴”，不过在这句话中，它们都表示“强烈的欲望”。

1. 翻译: 抖音的成功反映了人们对娱乐的强烈渴望。

The success of Tik Tok reflects people have a huge thirst for entertainment.

（参考翻译：The popularity of Douyin shows an overwhelming thirst for entertainment. 或者 The fierce thirst for recreation has fueled the success of Douyin.）

2. 造句练习

场景: 现在越来越多的人在闲暇时光出门旅行，充分反映出人们对高品质生活的渴望。

造句: An increasing number of people choose to go out and experience the world outside, which shows an overwhelming thirst for a better life.