thirst

IPA(Pronunciation)

/θɜːst/

Verb

intransitive followed by "for" usually

(intransitive) To be thirsty. / (intransitive, usually followed by "for") To desire vehemently.

Japanese Meaning

喉が渇く / 強く渇望する

After the long climb in the hot sun, I thirst and immediately reach for my water bottle.

暑い日差しの中での長い登りの後、私はのどが渇いてすぐに水筒に手を伸ばした。

Sense（1）

(intransitive) To be thirsty.

The people thirsted there for water.

Sense（2）

(intransitive, usually followed by "for") To desire vehemently.

I thirst for knowledge and education will sate me.

to be thirsted for one's blood

thirsts

（ present singular third-person ）

thirsting

（ participle present ）

thirsted

（ participle past ）

thirsted

（ past ）