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thirst

/θɝst/ sustantivo B2

En español: sed, hambre, ambición, ansias

  1. A sensation of dryness in the throat associated with a craving for liquids, produced by deprivation of drink, or by some other cause (such as fear, excitement, etc.) which stops the secretion of the pharyngeal mucous membrane. (countable, uncountable) · We developed a great thirst during our hike.· He had quite a thirst on and so headed to his favourite Dublin pub.
  2. The condition producing the sensation of thirst. (countable, uncountable) · If you go out in the desert for long without water, the thirst can drive you mad.
  3. A want and eager desire (for something); a craving or longing. (countable, figuratively, uncountable) · She had a real thirst for news and that greatly helped her career.
  4. Sexual lust. (countable, figuratively, uncountable) · He had a thirst for her and she had the same for him.

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De la biblioteca

A Goat, overcome with thirst, came to the same well, and seeing the Fox, inquired if the water was good.
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 10 · B2
The Goat, mindful only of his thirst, thoughtlessly jumped down, but just as he drank, the Fox informed him of the difficulty they were both in and suggested a scheme for their common escape.
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 10 · B2
A PIGEON, oppressed by excessive thirst, saw a goblet of water painted on a signboard.
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 11 · B2
ON A SUMMER DAY, when the great heat induced a general thirst among the beasts, a Lion and a Boar came at the same moment to a small well to drink.
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 36 · B2

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