craving
gb/kɹˈeɪvɪŋ/ us/kɹˈeɪvɪŋ/
B2
Англійська
kívánósság, sóvárgás, vágy, sóvár, vágyakozó
ІМЕННИК
B2
1
kívánósság
C1
sóvárgás
C1
Модель уживання:
a craving for [food/drink]
I had a sudden craving for ice cream.
Hirtelen megkívántam a fagyit.
Her cravings for salty snacks got stronger in the evening.
Estére még jobban kívánta a sós nassolnivalókat.
He tried to ignore his craving for coffee.
Навчальні приклади
I have a craving for chocolate.
Csokira vágyom.
She got a craving for pizza.
Hirtelen megkívánta a pizzát.
Поширена помилка:
Don’t use it for normal preferences; a craving is usually strong and hard to ignore.
Значення
strong desire for a food
Словосполучення
a craving for chocolate
|a craving for sugar
|a sudden craving
|an intense craving
|get a craving
|have a craving
|late-night cravings
|food cravings
|cravings for salty foods
|satisfy a craving
Синоніми
urge (More general; not always about food.)
|
yearning (Often longer-lasting and more emotional.)
Антоніми
aversion (A strong feeling of dislike, especially toward food.)
|
indifference (No strong feeling or desire.)
Теми
food
|health
|daily_life
Визначення
A very strong want to eat or drink something.
A very strong desire to eat or drink a particular thing.
ІМЕННИК
C1
TECHNICAL
2
sóvárgás
C1
Модель уживання:
a craving for [substance]
During the first week of quitting, his nicotine cravings were intense.
A leszokás első hetében nagyon erős volt a nikotin utáni sóvárgása.
The medication helped reduce her cravings for alcohol.
A gyógyszer segített csökkenteni az alkohol utáni sóvárgását.
Stress can trigger cravings even after months of sobriety.
Навчальні приклади
He had strong cravings for cigarettes.
Erős cigaretta utáni sóvárgást érzett.
Поширена помилка:
It’s commonly used in addiction contexts; avoid using it casually when you mean a simple want.
Значення
strong urge for an addictive substance
Словосполучення
a nicotine craving
|a drug craving
|alcohol cravings
|cravings and withdrawal
|reduce cravings
|manage cravings
|fight cravings
|cravings for cigarettes
|intense cravings
|cravings return
Синоніми
urge (Less specific; can be any strong impulse.)
|
compulsion (Suggests a stronger, harder-to-control drive.)
Антоніми
abstinence (The state of not using the substance.)
|
satiety (A state of being satisfied; not wanting more.)
Теми
health
|medicine
|addiction
Визначення
A very strong need for an addictive drug or substance.
A powerful urge to use an addictive substance such as alcohol, nicotine, or drugs, especially during dependence or withdrawal.
ІМЕННИК
C1
3
Модель уживання:
a craving for [attention/affection/excitement/etc.]
He had a craving for attention that made him interrupt people.
Annyira vágyott a figyelemre, hogy folyton félbeszakított másokat.
After years in the same job, she felt a craving for change.
Évek után ugyanabban a munkában erős vágyat érzett a változásra.
The film captures a craving for connection in a lonely city.
Навчальні приклади
She has a craving for adventure.
Nagyon vágyik a kalandokra.
Поширена помилка:
Often followed by for + noun; avoid *craving of* in this meaning.
Значення
strong desire for something non-physical
Словосполучення
a craving for attention
|a craving for affection
|a craving for excitement
|a craving for recognition
|a craving for adventure
|a deep craving
|an underlying craving
|satisfy a craving
|feed a craving
|craving for approval
Синоніми
hunger (Metaphorical; often used for ambition or desire (e.g., hunger for success).)
|
longing (Often suggests emotional depth and duration.)
Антоніми
contentment (A feeling of being satisfied with what you have.)
|
apathy (Lack of interest or desire.)
Теми
emotions
|relationships
|work
Визначення
A very strong want for something, like attention or love.
A very strong desire for something such as attention, excitement, affection, or success.
C1
LITERARY
4
Модель уживання:
craving for [something]
He gave her a craving look, as if he wanted her attention.
Sóvár pillantást vetett rá, mintha a figyelmére vágyott volna.
She was craving for reassurance after the argument.
A vita után nagyon vágyott némi megnyugtatásra.
Навчальні приклади
He was craving for a break.
Nagyon vágyott egy kis pihenésre.
Поширена помилка:
In everyday conversation, people more often say 'really wanting' or use the verb 'crave.'
Значення
strongly wanting something (describing)
Словосполучення
craving for love
|craving for approval
|craving eyes
|a craving look
|craving desire
Синоніми
eager (More neutral and common; less intense.)
|
desirous (More formal; focuses on wanting.)
Антоніми
uninterested (Not wanting something.)
|
reluctant (Not willing or not wanting to do something.)
Теми
emotions
Визначення
Wanting something very much.
Wanting something very strongly; full of desire.
Граматика
Словникова форма
craving
IPA
GB/kɹˈeɪvɪŋ/
US/kɹˈeɪvɪŋ/
Склади й наголос
crav - ing (2 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (crav)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: craving
- Plural: craving, cravings
Споріднені слова
Forms
cravings
noun
Core family
crave
verb B2
Вирази
be craving [something]
1/bˈi kɹˈeɪvɪŋ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
want something very much now
To really want something right now.
Приклади
- I’m craving something spicy tonight.
- After the run, he was craving ice-cold water.
Навчальні приклади
- I’m craving pizza.
fight a craving
1/fˈaɪt ə kɹˈeɪvɪŋ/
fixed phrase
try to resist a strong urge
To try not to do it, even though you want to.
Приклади
- He drank water to fight a craving for sweets.
- She learned breathing techniques to fight nicotine cravings.
Навчальні приклади
- I tried to fight a craving for chocolate.
get a craving (for [something])
1/ɡˈɛt ə kɹˈeɪvɪŋ fɚ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
begin to want something strongly
To start wanting something very much.
Приклади
- I always get a craving for noodles late at night.
- He got a craving for coffee as soon as he smelled it.
Навчальні приклади
- She got a craving for chocolate.
give in to a craving
1/ɡˈɪv ˈɪn tə ə kɹˈeɪvɪŋ/
fixed phrase
stop resisting a strong desire
To do it because you can’t resist.
Приклади
- I gave in to a craving and ordered fries.
- He tried not to give in to the craving for a cigarette.
Навчальні приклади
- She gave in to a craving for candy.
have a craving for [something]
1/hˈæv ə kɹˈeɪvɪŋ fɚ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
feel a strong desire for
To want something very much.
Приклади
- I have a craving for something sweet.
- She often has a craving for chips when she’s stressed.
Навчальні приклади
- I have a craving for ice cream.
satisfy a craving
1/sˈætɪsfˌaɪ ə kɹˈeɪvɪŋ/
fixed phrase
do something to stop wanting
To eat/do what you really want.
Приклади
- I had a small piece of cake to satisfy my craving.
- A short walk can sometimes satisfy the craving to smoke.
Навчальні приклади
- I ate fruit to satisfy my craving.