thirst for
thirst for — phrasal verb
- thirst forbase form
- thirsts for3rd person singular
- thirsting for-ing form
- thirsted forpast simple
1. to have a very strong and urgent desire for something, especially something impo
to have a very strong and urgent desire for something, especially something important or meaningful, as if you could not manage without it.
After twelve years in exile, the refugees thirsted for news about their families back home.
thirst for + news / information about something
Folake thirsted for recognition as a scientist and spent years researching tropical diseases.
thirst for + recognition / fame — abstract goals
A society that thirsts for justice must be willing to speak out against wrongdoing.
The people thirsted for change after decades of political oppression and injustice.
Mayumi thirsted for knowledge about her grandmother's past and traveled to Tokyo to find answers.
- be indifferent to
to have no particular feeling either way
- have no desire for
direct opposite of having a strong wish
文法句型
thirst for + noun phrase
用法筆記
Typically used in formal or literary contexts for deep, meaningful desires such as justice, knowledge, or freedom. Not used for casual everyday wants. Frequently found in political, spiritual, or intellectual writing.