thirsty
/ˈθɜːstɪ/adjective
1thirstier, thirstiest
- feeling a need to drink something渴的, 口干的：
the Guides were hot and thirsty.
女童子军觉得又热又渴。
1.1
- (of land, plants, or skin) in need of water; dry or parched（土地、植物或皮肤）干旱的; 缺水的, 干枯的, 干透的。
1.2
- (of an engine, plant, or crop) consuming a lot of fuel or water（引擎、植物或庄稼）耗油的; 需水量大的。
1.3
- having or showing a strong desire for something渴望的, 渴求的：
Joe was as thirsty for scandal as anyone else.
乔和其他任何人一样, 对丑闻十分热衷。
1.4
- attrib. informal (of activity, weather, or a time) causing the feeling of a need to drink something〈非正式〉（活动、天气或时段）使人口渴的：
modelling is thirsty work.
铸模是使人口渴的活儿。
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