In other words, water responds to the sponginess—the thirstiness—of the atmosphere.

换句话说，水会响应大气的海绵状——口渴感。

If there was a war he would have to bear marching and thirstiness and, perhaps, deep wounds.

如果发生战争，他将不得不忍受行军和口渴，也许还有深深的伤口。