| 单词 | crave |
| 释义 | crave (once / 442 pages) v To crave something is to have a great desire for it, as one might crave love, fame, or French fries. Crave is typically used in the context of emotional or physical desires rather than practical needs. For example, most people crave a hug or a cup of hot cocoa every now and then, but it’s unusual to crave a new filing cabinet or tie rack — although if that’s how you feel, don’t let us interfere. Interestingly, crave comes from an Old English word meaning “demand.” Perhaps our ancestors were more assertive about getting what they wanted. WORD FAMILYcrave: craved, craves, craving+/craving: cravings USAGE EXAMPLES“But I discovered the human palate is amazingly adaptable, and after two weeks without salt or sugar, I no longer craved them.” New York Times(Jan 02, 2017) “And I think that that’s due to the fact that people are craving that connection with themselves.” Washington Post(Jan 01, 2017) His slow metabolism is part of the problem, and so are his food cravings. New York Times(May 02, 2016) 1v have a craving, appetite, or great desire for Syn|Hyper hunger, lust, starve, thirst desire, want feel or have a desire for; want strongly 2v plead or ask for earnestly Hyper beg, implore, pray call upon in supplication; entreat |
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