1. to have a very strong desire for something
渴望，極度想要
I always crave chocolate when I'm stressed.
我壓力大時總是渴望吃巧克力。
After the long hike, she craved a cold drink.
長途徒步後，她極度想喝一杯冷飲。
Crave Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
crave
verb
快速理解
What does "Crave" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Crave"?
表示對某事物有強烈的渴望或需求。
- 1
強烈渴望
EN: to have a very strong desire for something
翻譯: 對某事物有非常強烈的渴望。
- 2
渴求（情感/抽象）
EN: to want something very much, especially something emotional or abstract
翻譯: 非常想要某物，尤指情感或抽象的事物（如關注、認可）。
- 3
迫切需求
EN: to need something urgently
翻譯: 迫切地需要某物。
- 4
懇求
EN: to ask for earnestly; to beg
翻譯: 誠懇地請求；乞求。
小提醒：注意 'crave' 的渴望程度比 'want' 或 'desire' 更強烈，帶有急迫或難以控制的意味，常用於食物、關注或抽象事物。
發音（How to Pronounce "Crave" in English）
How to pronounce "Crave" in English?"Crave" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Crave" from YouTube Videos
Philip Rosedale: Second Life, where anything is possible
TED
“So that's kind of the idea -- we as humans crave the idea of creating a new identity and going into a place where anything is possible.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Crave"?How does "Crave" change by context?
2. to feel a powerful need for a particular substance, often used in the context of addiction
（尤指成癮後）渴求，迫切需要
He quit smoking, but he still craves a cigarette sometimes.
他戒菸了，但有時仍然會渴求一支香菸。
The patient craved the drug despite knowing the consequences.
儘管知道後果，這名病人仍迫切需要那種藥物。
3. to ask for earnestly; to beg or plead for
懇求，哀求
The prisoner craved the king's mercy.
囚犯懇求國王的寬恕。
She craved his forgiveness for her mistake.
她為自己的錯誤哀求他的原諒。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Crave"?How to make natural sentences with "Crave"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| crave + noun | 渴望（某物） | I crave a cup of coffee right now. (我現在好想喝杯咖啡。) |
| crave + for + noun | 對…有強烈的渴望 | He craves for recognition in his field. (他渴望在他的領域獲得認可。) |
| be craving + noun | （此刻）非常渴望 | After the hike, we were all craving a cold drink. (健行後，我們全都非常想喝杯冷飲。) |
| crave + to + V | 渴望（做某事） | She craves to travel the world and experience different cultures. (她渴望環遊世界，體驗不同的文化。) |
| crave + something + badly/desperately | 極度渴望某物 | The patient was craving fresh air desperately. (病人極度渴望呼吸新鮮空氣。) |
用法說明
How is "Crave" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Crave"?
crave doing vs crave to do
- crave doing 的用法極其罕見，聽起來不自然。動詞 "crave" 通常不直接接動名詞 (V-ing)。
- crave to do 是較為正確的結構，表示「渴望去做某事」，強調一種強烈的願望或衝動。
- 更常見且自然的用法是 crave + 名詞 (如：crave attention, crave chocolate) 或使用 would crave to + V 來表達假設性或條件性的渴望。 EN: After a long day, I crave to relax in a quiet room. 翻譯: 漫長的一天過後，我渴望在安靜的房間裡放鬆。
EN:She craves adventure and new experiences.
翻譯:她渴望冒險和新體驗。
EN:She would crave to travel the world if she had the chance.
翻譯:如果有機會，她會渴望環遊世界。
總結建議
建議使用 "crave + 名詞" 或 "crave to + 動詞原形" 來表達渴望，避免使用 "crave doing" 的結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Crave" and similar words?How to choose "Crave" vs alternatives?
crave vs want
「crave」強調強烈、急迫的渴望，通常針對特定事物（如食物、情感）；「want」則是一般性的想要或需要，強度較弱。
crave vs desire
「crave」側重身體或情感上急迫的渴求；「desire」較正式，指強烈的願望或性吸引力。
crave vs long for
「crave」多指對具體事物的急切渴望；「long for」則表達對某事物（常是抽象或遙遠的）深切的思念或嚮往。
口語用法
How is "Crave" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Crave"?
引述
在轉述自己或他人的強烈渴望時，常用來表達一種當下的、直接的感受。 EN: I was just talking to her, and she said she craves some spicy hot pot right now. 翻譯: 我剛剛跟她聊天，她說她現在超想吃麻辣火鍋。
EN:He looked at the dessert menu and was like, "Man, I really crave something sweet."
翻譯:他看著甜點菜單說：「天啊，我現在真的好想吃點甜的。」
語氣強調
與副詞連用，強調渴望的強度或迫切性，帶有誇張或情緒化的口吻。 EN: I absolutely crave a vacation after this busy season. 翻譯: 忙完這一季，我絕對要（渴望）去度個假。
EN:You have no idea how much I'm craving a good cup of coffee right now.
翻譯:你根本不知道我現在有多想喝一杯好咖啡。
停頓填充
在思考或描述時，用作一種生動的填充語，來具體化當下的慾望或需求。 EN: What do I want to do tonight? Hmm... I guess I just crave a quiet night in. 翻譯: 今晚想做什麼呢？嗯…我想我只是渴望一個安靜的夜晚待在家裡。
EN:After all that salty food, now I'm kinda craving something sour, like pickles.
翻譯:吃完那些鹹的東西後，我現在有點想吃點酸的，像是泡菜之類的。
正式書寫注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免使用此口語化表達。建議改用更正式的詞彙，如 "desire strongly"、"have a strong desire for"、"long for" 或 "yearn for"。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Crave"?What fixed phrases with "Crave" should I remember?
crave for
crave for [something]
渴望得到某物
crave attention
crave attention
渴望受到關注
crave something sweet
crave [something specific]
特別渴望某樣東西（如甜食）
crave company
crave company/solitude
渴望有人陪伴／獨處
crave understanding
crave [abstract noun]
渴望（被）理解
crave a change
crave a change
渴望改變
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Crave"?Which "Crave" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I am craving for chocolate.
✓I am craving chocolate.
動詞 'crave' 是及物動詞，後面直接接名詞作受詞，不需要介系詞 'for'。
×She craves to eat sushi.
✓She craves sushi.
'Crave' 後面通常接名詞或名詞片語，表示渴望的事物本身，而不是接不定詞 'to eat' 來描述動作。使用 'want to eat' 或 'desire to eat' 會更自然。
×I crave. / I have a crave.
✓I have a craving.
'Crave' 是動詞，不能直接當成名詞使用。名詞形式是 'craving'，常與動詞 'have' 或 'feel' 搭配使用。
×The child craves his mother's attention always.
✓The child always craves his mother's attention.
頻率副詞（如 always, often, sometimes）在英文中通常放在主要動詞之前（或 be 動詞之後）。'Craves' 是主要動詞，因此 'always' 應放在它前面。
×I am craved some peace and quiet.
✓I crave some peace and quiet.
'Crave' 是及物動詞，此處主詞 'I' 是渴望的主體，應使用主動語態。'Am craved' 是被動語態，表示『我被渴望』，意思完全錯誤。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Crave"?What are tense/participle forms of "Crave"?
craves(3rd_singular)craving(present_participle)craved(past)craved(past_participle)