appetite

n.欲望；胃口，食欲；嗜好，爱好

noun

1. 食欲；胃口
   physical desire for food
   1. He suffered from headaches and loss of appetite .
      他患有头痛和食欲不振。
   2. The walk gave me a good appetite.
      散步使我胃口大开。
   3. Don't spoil your appetite by eating between meals.
      不要在两餐之间吃东西，以免影响胃口。
2. 强烈欲望
   a strong desire for sth
   1. The public have an insatiable appetite for scandal.
      公众对丑事总是喜闻乐道。
   2. sexual appetites
      性欲
   3. The preview was intended to whet your appetite (= make you want more) .
      预告是为了吊胃口。

名词复数形式:appetites

appetite 胃口

前缀ap-同ad-. 词根pet, 追求，见compete, 竞争。此处指渴望美食。

1. He has a healthy appetite
   他胃口很好。
2. Symptoms are a slight fever, headache and loss of appetite.
   症状包括低烧、头痛和食欲不振。
3. She gave him just enough information to whet his appetite.
   她向他透露的信息刚好能吊起他的胃口。
4. There is nothing like a long walk to arouse the appetite
   没有什么比走很长的路更能激起食欲的了。
5. Our appetite was blunted by the beer.
   喝啤酒让我们没有了胃口。
6. Contrary to popular belief, moderate exercise actually decreases your appetite
   与通常的看法相反，适度的运动事实上会降低食欲。
7. Lili had clearly regained her appetite but Doran was disinterested in food.
   莉莉显然已经恢复了食欲，但多兰却提不起胃口。
8. The public has an insatiable appetite for stories about the famous
   公众对名人有着难以满足的好奇心。
9. He had a rapacious appetite for bird's nest soup.
   他吃燕窝汤吃个没够。
10. She had no appetite, and merely toyed with the bread and cheese.
    她没有胃口，只是拨弄着面包和奶酪。
11. The poll suggests that the strongest unsatisfied appetite for home computers isn't among the richest consumers.
    民意调查显示，家用电脑的最大需求者不是那些最有钱的人。
12. He spent a lot of money in satisfying the appetite for excitement and amusement.
    他花钱如水，以求满足兴奋和欢娱的欲望。
13. She's much better; she's got an appetite now.
    她已经好多了，饭也吃得下了。
14. This medicine will work up an appetite.
    这种药有开胃作用。
15. Some drinks prepare appetite for dinners.
    有些饮料可使人在饭前开胃。
16. Don't spoil your appetite by eating sweets just before dinner.
    不要在饭前吃糖来损害你的食欲。
17. Exercise will improve your appetite for food.
    运动能增进你的食欲。
18. She is suffering from lack of appetite.
    她没有食欲。
19. I have no appetite because I didn't sleep well last night.
    昨晚没睡好，吃饭不香。
20. The dish spoiled my appetite.
    这道菜坏了我的食欲。
21. Don't have any more chocolate& you'll spoil your appetite.
    别再吃巧克力了，你会吃不下饭的。
22. The child has indigestion and has lost his appetite.
    这孩子积食了，不愿吃东西。
23. Too much of this food will spoil your appetite.
    这东西吃多了容易倒胃口。
24. Most children have an appetite for learning.
    多数孩子都有强烈的求知欲望。
25. Ella had worked up an appetite in the gym.
    埃拉在健身房锻炼以增强食欲。
26. Her appetite for gossip is absolutely indecent.
    她爱搬弄是非，极不道德。
27. Gradually he lost his appetite and wasted away till he was nothing but skin and bones.
    他渐渐饮食不进，骨瘦如柴。
28. This fruit will improve your appetite.
    这水果吃了能开胃。
29. When the meal was served, we fell to with a good appetite.
    饭菜一端上来，我们便津津有味地吃了起来。
30. Financial markets and an appetite for risk have played an important role too.
    金融市场和对风险的胃口也发挥了重要作用。