wanting very much to do or have something, especially something interesting or enjoyable

the children's eager faces 孩子们那一脸渴望的神情

[ + to infinitive ] She sounded very eager to meet you. 听得出来她非常渴望见到你。

They crowded around the spokesperson, eager for any news. 他们把发言人围了个水泄不通，渴望能得到点消息。