thirsty

S2 W1

in Vietnamese Khát, muốn uống nước

BrE /ˈθɜːstɪ/ AmE /ˈθɜːrsti/

adjective en → vi

1 WANT WATER [not gradable] A1

Khát, muốn uống nước

needing to drink water or other drinks because you have not had enough liquid

  • be thirsty for something

Collocations thirsty for water · thirsty for a drink

  • I'm really thirsty, can I have some water?

    Tôi khát quá, có thể cho tôi một cốc nước được không?

2 DESIRE [not gradable] B1

Muốn, thèm muốn

having a strong desire or wish for something

  • be thirsty for something

Collocations thirsty for knowledge · thirsty for success

  • She is very thirsty for power.

    Cô ấy thèm khát quyền lực.