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wishful thinking

/ˈwɪʃfəl ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

翻译: 一厢情愿的想法;指因为希望某事发生就相信它会发生,而不顾现实或可能性。

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/ˈwɪʃfəl ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/B2informal
  • zh一厢情愿的想法;指因为希望某事发生就相信它会发生,而不顾现实或可能性。

The belief or hope that something will happen simply because one wants it to, rather than because it is realistic or likely.

  1. Unrealistic hopeB2informal

    Believing something is true or will happen simply because you want it to, despite evidence to the contrary.

    zh一厢情愿

    • He thinks he'll win the lottery, but that's just wishful thinking.
    • It's wishful thinking to believe the project will finish in one day.
    • She hoped for a promotion without any extra work, but it was pure wishful thinking.