be gasping

Related to word: gasp

Idiom

Definition

  1. To experience extreme thirst, often to the point of discomfort.

    口喘舌燥

    • After running the marathon, he was gasping for water.

      跑完马拉松后,他渴得不行,急着要喝水。

    • After walking for hours in the desert, they were all gasping.

      在沙漠中走了几个小时后,他们都渴得不行。

    • After exercising, the children were gasping for a drink.

      运动完后,孩子们都渴得不行,急着要喝水。