| 释义 |
wish for
Translationswish for
wish for (someone or something)To have or express a desire to obtain, achieve, or meet someone or something. Ever since he was a young boy, he's been wishing for the love of his life to show up. I wished for a new bicycle when I blew out the birthday candles, but I just got a new dollhouse instead. Most people wish for fame and fortune without being willing to put in the work typically needed to earn them.See also: wishwish for someone or somethingto wish to have someone or something. She spent most of her life wishing for Prince Charming, who would come along and sweep her off her feet. She still wishes for escape.See also: wishwish forv.1. To express a desire for something or someone: The child tossed a penny in the well and wished for a new bicycle.2. To have or feel a desire for something or someone: For weeks I've been wishing for a big snowstorm so I could go skiing.See also: wish |