1. A crowd had began to gather, eyeing the spilled merchandise with avid eyes. 人群开始聚拢来，用贪婪的目光看着撒在地上的货物。
2. There were others, like Norman St. John-steals, who were avid supporters, but had never held senior rank in the Cabinet. 还有其他象诺尔曼?圣约翰-斯蒂弗斯一样热心的支持者，但从未在内阁中担任过显要职务。
3. Mankind have even comimitted the impiety of attributing similar desires to the deity, whom they imagine avid for continual praise. 人类甚至对神不敬，说神也有类似的欲望；在他们的想象中，神对赞扬之声，也是如饥似渴。
英英解释
adj.
1. (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous
2. marked by active interest and enthusiasm
