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to devour
01
吞噬, 狼吞虎咽
to eat something eagerly and in large quantities, often implying intense hunger or enjoyment
Transitive: to devour food
Example
In the bustling food market, visitors eagerly devour street food from various vendors.
With excitement, the family sat down to devour the Thanksgiving feast they had spent hours preparing.
After a day of hiking, they are so hungry that they can devour a hearty meal in no time.
02
摧毁, 毁灭
to destroy or demolish entirely
Transitive: to devour sth
Example
The fire devoured the old wooden house in just a few hours.
The powerful floodwaters devoured the crops, ruining the entire harvest.
The army devoured the enemy forces, leaving no survivors.
03
吞噬, 狂读
to read written material with great enthusiasm and speed
Transitive: to devour written material
例子
In the bustling food market, visitors eagerly devour street food from various vendors.
With excitement, the family sat down to devour the Thanksgiving feast they had spent hours preparing.
After a day of hiking, they are so hungry that they can devour a hearty meal in no time.
At the summer barbecue, guests lined up to devour the delicious grilled burgers and hot dogs.
The aroma of freshly baked cookies made it irresistible, and the kids eagerly devoured the entire batch.
