What does hunger mean?

the need for food or suffering caused by its lack a strong desire for something to want something very strongly

How is hunger pronounced?

UK /ˈhʌŋɡə/, US /ˈhʌŋɡɚ/.

/ˈhʌŋɡə/ · /ˈhʌŋɡɚ/

CEFR level B1Topic HealthWord #3113 in the learning path

饥饿；食物匮乏

n. the need for food or suffering caused by its lack

饥饿；食物匮乏

n. a strong desire for something

渴望

v. to want something very strongly

渴望；渴求

A bowl of warm soup quickly satisfied my hunger.

一碗热汤很快就让我不饿了。

Reducing global hunger requires reliable food supplies as well as better access to education and employment.

减少全球饥饿既需要可靠的食物供应，也需要更多受教育和就业的机会。

名词通常不可数；渴望某物用hunger for。

What does hunger mean?: the need for food or suffering caused by its lack a strong desire for something to want something very strongly
How is hunger pronounced?: UK /ˈhʌŋɡə/, US /ˈhʌŋɡɚ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.