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hankering

/ˈhæŋkɚɪŋ/

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1 · n.

a strong desire for something

渴望；强烈想要

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After a week abroad, she had a hankering for home cooking.
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在国外待了一周后，她特别想吃家常菜。
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Pronunciation: /ˈhæŋkɚɪŋ/

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