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hungry

UK/'hʌŋgi/US
A1

Definitions

adj.

Feeling the need or desire to eat; having a strong desire or craving for something

饥饿的;渴望的,热切的

Root Breakdown

Native English
hungryother
=hungry

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The hungry children devoured their meals as soon as the food arrived.

  • 2.

    She was hungry for knowledge and read every book in the library.

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