Learner's definition of THIRST
1
a : an uncomfortable feeling that is caused by the need for something to drink渴;口渴 [noncount]
[singular]
b [noncount] : a very great need for something to drink极度干渴;缺水 2
[singular] literary : a strong desire for something渴望;渴求 — compare hunger 2 thirst /ˈθɚst/ verb
thirsts; thirsted; thirsting
thirsts; thirsted; thirsting
Learner's definition of THIRST
[no object] literary
: to have or feel a strong desire渴望;渴求 —
usually + after or for — compare hunger