2018.11.19 thirst
英英: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
例句:He has an unquenchable thirst for knowledge.
Thist可以表示渴望渴求
搭配; have a thirst for sth
替换:desire, longing, craving, have an appetite for
例1:一个人非常渴望知识,就可以说:
He has a unquenchable thirst for knowledge.
例2:我们平时常说“求贤若渴”,用英文表述时就可以用“a thirst for talent”。比如现在人工智能行业就很需要人才,我们就可以说:
AI industry has a thirst for talent.
原文翻译:There is a growing thirst for top talent in AI-driven companies.
《经济学人》中曾经出现过这样一句话:
Even though the Chinese have little appetite for political change, they have a huge thirst for security, transparency and the rule of law.
这句话中使用了同义词替换:have little appetite for, have a huge thirst for。“appetite” 和 “thirst” 最常见的意思分别是“食欲”和“口渴”,不过在这句话中,它们都表示“强烈的欲望”。把这段话记下来,同时就掌握了两个形象实用的表达。
3. 怎样学会使用这个词?
1)翻译下面的句子:
抖音的成功反映了人们对娱乐的强烈渴望。
The success of Douyin reflects people’s thirst for entertainment.
(参考翻译:The popularity of Douyin shows an overwhelming thirst for entertainment. 或者 The fierce thirst for recreation has fueled the success of Douyin.)
抖音的成功 the popularity of Douyin/ fuel the success of Douyin
强烈的渴望 fierce/overwhelming thirst
反应show
场景:很多青少年都想成为偶像明星。
Many teenager have an overwhelming thirst for being an idol.