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raven

B1 verb

Các nghĩa

  1. ngấu nghiến tiếp thu

    To absorb or take in (something, such as information) greedily; also, to approach or pounce on (someone) like prey.

    figuratively · transitive

    [S]he fenced them in their need / With iron-handed Duty's sternest creed, / 'Gainst Self's lean wolf that ravens word and deed.

  2. cướp bóc, hoành hành

    Followed by about, after, or for: to go after or seek for something, especially booty or spoils; to maraud, to plunder; also (generally), to move about wildly and cause damage; to rampage.

    intransitive

  3. ăn ngấu nghiến

    To eat greedily; also, followed by on or upon: of an animal: to prey on.

    intransitive

    The couaitous deſyre of riche men is euer vnſaciable. It always raueneth and neuer is ſatisfied.

  4. lùng sục kiếm mồi

    Sometimes followed by about or on: to move about searching for food or prey ravenously.

    intransitive

    [T]he Arms and Hands of the Bear, […] are his ſtrength and inſtrument of action to raven and prey vvith; […]

  5. thèm khát, thèm thuồng

    Sometimes followed by after or for: to have a ravenous appetite or craving for food or prey.

    intransitive

    They passed along towards the great hall-door, where the winds howled and ravened for their prey; […]

  6. đói cồn cào

    Originally followed by with: to experience great hunger; to be ravenous.

    intransitive

  7. vơ vét, bòn rút

    To take and exploit or make use of greedily.

    figuratively · intransitive

  8. khao khát, thèm muốn

    Sometimes followed by after or for: to have a strong craving or desire for, or to do, something; to crave, to desire, to yearn.

    figuratively · intransitive

    Here's my brother thirsting, ravening to make your acquaintance—and by George! you are in luck's way, young hopeful, to make his.

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