wishing

• 名词，指希望某事发生或成为现实的强烈愿望或期盼，也指许愿或表达心愿的行为。

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.

   愿望

   • 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.

   同义词aspirationcravingdesirehankeringhopelongingwishyearning

• 动词，用于表达愿望、希望或渴望某事发生或成为事实。

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.

   希望

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

   同义词aspirecravedesirehankerhopelongwantyearn

   反义词abhordisdainrejectresentspurn

2. Express a hopeA1formal

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

   祝愿

   • 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.

   后悔或假设性愿望

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