a.

1. 饥饿的；显出饥饿样子的
   The hungry child asked for a piece of bread.

   饥饿的孩子要一块面包吃。

2. 渴望的，渴求的[F][（+for/after）]
   She was hungry for news of her friends.

   她渴望得到朋友的消息。

3. （土壤等）贫瘠的
4. 使人饥饿的
   Digging up the road is hungry work.

   掘路是使人容易饥饿的工作。

adj.

1. feeling, showing, or causing hunger.
2. (often hungry for) having a strong desire.