wishing

• Существительное, обозначающее особое чувство желания или стремления к тому, чтобы что-то произошло или стало правдой.

A noun referring to a specific feeling of desire or longing for something to happen or be true.

1. A feeling of desireB1formal

   A specific feeling of wanting something to happen or be true.

   Желание

   • Her wishing for a better future kept her motivated.
   • He made a secret wishing for good luck before the exam.
   • The child's wishing for a new toy was obvious.

   Synonymsaspirationcravingdesirehankeringhopelongingwishyearning

• Глагол, используемый для выражения желания, надежды или тоски по тому, чтобы что-то произошло или было правдой.

A verb used to express a desire, hope, or longing for something to happen or be true.

1. Desire or wantA1formal

   To want or hope for something to happen or be true.

   Желать

   • I wish I could travel to Japan.
   • She wishes to become a doctor.
   • We wish you good luck on your exam.

   Synonymsaspirecravedesirehankerhopelongwantyearn

   Antonymsabhordisdainrejectresentspurn

2. Express a hopeA1formal

   To express a polite hope or desire for someone's well-being.

   Пожелать

   • I wish you a happy birthday.
   • They wished us a safe journey.
   • He wished her good health and happiness.

3. Regret or hypothetical desireB1formal

   Used to express regret about a past or present situation that is unlikely to change.

   Жалеть или гипотетическое желание

   • I wish I had studied harder for the test.
   • She wishes she lived closer to the beach.
   • He wishes he could speak French fluently.