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unquenchable

Произношение: [ʌnˈkwɛn(t)ʃəbl]

Слово

Контекст: «desire»

(adjective) when someone has a need or want that cannot be satisfied. It’s like being really hungry and no matter how much you eat, you still feel hungry.

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She had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, always asking questions and reading new books.

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His thirst for adventure was not unquenchable; he was happy with just relaxing at home sometimes.

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Do you think her desire for travel is unquenchable?

Контекст: «fire»

(adjective) when a fire cannot be put out or controlled. Imagine a big campfire that keeps burning despite your attempts to extinguish it.

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The unquenchable flames of the forest fire spread quickly, consuming everything in their path.

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The small candle's flame was easy to put out; it was definitely not unquenchable.

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What do firefighters do when they face an unquenchable fire?

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