crave /kreiv; krev/ vt, vi [VP6A, 3A] ~ (for), ask earnestly for, have a strong desire for: 懇求; 渴望; 熱望： to ~ (for) mercy/forgiveness; 懇求寛恕 (原諒); to ~ for a drink. 極欲飲水。 craving /'kreivirj; 'kreviq/ n [C] strong desire: 渴望; 熟望： a craving for strong drink. 極欲喝烈酒。