peckish

• adj. 饥饿的；急躁的

中文词源

来自peck,啄。比喻用法。

英文词源

peckish (adj.)

"somewhat hungry," literally "disposed to peck," 1785, from peck (v.) + -ish. Related: Peckishly; peckishness.

双语例句

1. Lenore: Yes, I am a bit peckish , especially as I didn't have anything for breakfast.

勒诺: 不错, 我有点饿了, 何况我没有吃早餐.

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