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cravings

UK //ˈkreɪvɪŋz//US //ˈkreɪvɪŋz//

词源

源自中古英语 'craven'(渴望),与古英语 'crafian'(要求)相关,最终可能源自原始日耳曼语词根。

noun

❶ 指强烈的、难以控制的欲望或渴望,通常用于形容对食物、物质或某种体验的迫切需求。

“Pregnant women often have cravings for unusual foods.”

(孕妇常常会对奇怪的食物产生强烈的渴望。)

“He couldn't resist his cravings for chocolate.”

(他无法抗拒对巧克力的强烈欲望。)

同义词:desires, longings, urges

常见短语

food cravings — 特指对某种食物的强烈渴望,常见于孕期或特定生理状态。

“Her food cravings included pickles and ice cream.”

(她对食物的渴望包括腌黄瓜和冰淇淋。)

satisfy one's cravings — 满足某人的强烈欲望,通常指通过获得渴望的东西来缓解需求感。

“He ate three donuts to satisfy his sugar cravings.”

(他吃了三个甜甜圈来满足对糖的渴望。)