a. 渴的, 渴望的

[ adj ]
(usually followed by `for') extremely desirous
<adj.all>
athirst for knowledgehungry for recognition
thirsty for informaton

Athirst \A*thirst"\, a. [OE. ofthurst, AS. ofpyrsted, p. p. of
ofpyrstan; pref. of-, intensive + pyrstan to thirst. See
{Thirst}.]
1. Wanting drink; thirsty.

2. Having a keen appetite or desire; eager; longing.
``Athirst for battle.'' --Cowper.