| 单词 | wish |
| 释义 | verb | noun wishwish1 /wɪʃ/ ●●● S1 W2 verb 1WANT something IMPOSSIBLE [transitive] to want something to be true, to happen, or to have happened, even though you know this is impossible or very unlikely: wish (that) I wish I didn’t have to go to school. Afterward, she wished she hadn’t said anything. I wish I could remember his name (=said when you are trying to remember).► see thesaurus at want12HAPPINESS/LUCK ETC. [transitive] to say that you hope someone will have good luck, a happy life, etc.: wish somebody something She called to wish me a happy birthday. Wish me luck! They wished me well (=said that they hope that good things will happen to me) in my new job.3WANT TO DO something [intransitive, transitive] formal used in formal situations to say that you want to do something: wish to do something Do you wish to make a complaint? You may leave now if you wish.SPOKEN PHRASES4I wish somebody would do something used to say that you want someone to do something or stop doing something that annoys you: I wish you’d hurry! I wish she’d shut up!5I wish! used to say that something is not true, but you wish it was: “I think he really likes you.” “I wish!”6you wish! used to tell someone that something is definitely not true or definitely won’t happen, even though he or she might wish it: “Mine is better than yours.” “You wish!”7wouldn’t wish something on anyone/anybody (also wouldn’t wish something on your worst enemy) used to say that you do not like something you have to do, and you would not want anyone else to have to do it[Origin: Old English wyscan]wish something ↔ away phrasal verb to make something bad or difficult stop just by hoping it will stop: You can’t just wish your problems away, you know!wish for something phrasal verb1to want something to happen or want to have something, especially when it seems unlikely or impossible: When I was little, I used to wish for an older sister.2to silently ask for something you want, and hope that it will happen by magic or good luck3be careful what you wish for (it might come true) used to say that you should think carefully about the changes you want in your life because they might not make you any happier verb | noun wishwish2 ●●● noun [countable] 1a feeling that you want to do or have something, or the thing that you want to do or have: a wish to do something Both sides expressed a wish to reach an agreement.against somebody’s wishes The couple married against their families’ wishes (=although their families did not want them to). It’s important to respect the patient’s wishes (=do what they want). Ken finally got his wish to live in the country. His one wish was to see his homeland again.2a silent request for something to happen as if by magic: Close your eyes and make a wish. The wizard promised to grant her wish. If you say what it is, your wish won’t come true.3your wish is my command humorous used to say that you will do whatever someone asks you to do4have no wish to do something (also have no wish for something) formal used to emphasize that you do not want or intend to do something SYN desire: I have no wish to offend anybody. → see also best wishes at best1 (4), death wishTHESAURUSdesire formal – a strong feeling of wanting something or wanting to do something: Many employees have expressed a desire for better training materials.craving – a very strong feeling that you want something, usually a particular type of food, drink, or drug: Sometimes pregnant women have cravings for unusual foods.inclination formal – a feeling that makes you want to do something: When I heard the explosion, my natural inclination was to run.longing – a very strong feeling of wanting someone or something that is difficult or impossible to have: She was filled with longing for her family, whom she hadn’t seen in five years.yearning – a longing. Used mainly in literature and poetry: His yearning for the princess grew stronger each day.wants – things that you want but do not have: You must learn to distinguish between your wants and needs.COLLOCATIONS– Meanings 1 & 2verbsmake a wish (=silently ask for something that you want to happen) He blew out the candles and made a wish.get/have your wish (=get what you want) She wanted him to leave, and she got her wish.grant/fulfill somebody’s wish (=give someone what they want) The organization grants the wishes of dying children.express a wish His father had expressed a wish to be buried at sea.respect/honor somebody’s wishes (=do what someone wants) We may not agree with him, but we have to respect his wishes.ignore somebody’s wishes You should never ignore the patient’s wishes.somebody’s wish comes true My wish came true and I got the lead in the play.adjectives/nouns + wisha death wish (=a desire to die) He was always taking risks and seemed to have a death wish.somebody’s one/only wish (also somebody’s greatest/deepest/fondest wish) (=what they want most of all) Her greatest wish was to see her parents again.a strong/fervent wish It is our fervent wish to find a peaceful solution.somebody’s last/final/dying wish Her last wish was to be buried in her husband’s grave.wish + nounsa wish list (=a list of things you would like to get or have happen) The book was on her Christmas wish list. |
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