| 词组 | wish for |
| 释义 | phrasewish for1. wish for sth to want something and to hope that you will get it, or that it will happen, often by silently asking for it: There was no escape now - the only thing they could do was wish for a miracle. As a child, Jenna had everything she could possibly wish for.■ SIMILAR TO: hope (for)2. couldn't wish for more/better etc BrE used to emphasize that something or someone is as good, nice etc as they could possibly be: "Everyone has been so good to me," John said. "I couldn't wish for better friends. It seemed to other people that she had everything she wanted; she couldn't wish for more.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. wish 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. wish 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. |
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