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狼吞虎咽
Idiomláng tūn hǔ yàn
Description
“狼吞虎咽”的意思是吃东西吃得很快、很急，就像狼和老虎一样。
"狼吞虎咽" means eating very quickly and eagerly, like a wolf or tiger.
人们常用这个词来形容一个人非常饿的时候吃饭的样子。
People often use this word to describe how someone eats when they are very hungry.
Meanings
狼吞虎咽láng tūn hǔ yàn
to eat greedily and very fast; wolf down food
他太饿了，狼吞虎咽地吃完了三碗饭。
He was so hungry that he gobbled down three bowls of rice.
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Notes
- Etymology
literally 'wolf gulps, tiger swallows'—two animals known for devouring prey fast.
- Nuance
often carries a slightly negative or humorous tone about bad table manners.
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