Definitions
adj. Feeling the need or desire to eat.
饥饿的
adj. Having a strong desire for something.
渴望的
Example
I felt hungry after our long walk by the river.
在河边走了很久之后，我觉得饿了。
School meal programmes help hungry children concentrate in class and participate more actively in learning.
学校供餐计划帮助饥饿的孩子集中课堂注意力，更积极地参与学习。
Collocations
- feel hungry
- go hungry
- hungry for success
Word family
- hunger (n.)
- hunger (v.)
- hungrily (adv.)
Synonyms
- ravenous
- eager
Antonyms
- full
Usage tip
hungry for后接名词，表示渴望某物。
FAQ
- What does hungry mean?
- Feeling the need or desire to eat. Having a strong desire for something.
- How is hungry pronounced?
- UK /ˈhʌŋɡri/, US /ˈhʌŋɡri/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
