wish /wɪʃ/ star4 CET4 TEM4 (wishing,wished,wishes)

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  N-COUNT（可数名词） A wish is a desire or strong feeling that you want to have something or do something. 愿望

  例：

  She was sincere and genuine in her wish to make amends for the past.

  她诚恳而真心地希望弥补过去的错误。

• 2.  

  V-T/V-I（及物动词/不及物动词） If you wish to do something or to have it done for you, you want to do it or have it done. 想要 [正式]

  例：

  If you wish to go away for the weekend, our office will be delighted to make hotel reservations.

  如果您想在周末外出，我们的办事处将很高兴为您预定旅馆。

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  V-T（及物动词） If you wish something were true, you would like it to be true, even though you know that it is impossible or unlikely. 但愿 (表某事不可能成为现实) [no cont]

  例：

  I wish I could do that.

  我但愿我能做那件事。

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  V-I（不及物动词） If you wish for something, you express the desire for that thing silently to yourself. In fairy tales, when a person wishes for something, the thing they wish for often happens by magic. 默默期盼

  例：

  Be careful what you wish for. You might get it!

  留意你所期盼的。你可能会得到它！

• 5.  

  N-COUNT（可数名词） Wish is also a noun. 祈愿

  例：

  The custom is for people to try and eat 12 grapes as the clock strikes midnight. Those who are successful can make a wish.

  这个习俗是让人们在午夜钟声敲响时试着吃12颗葡萄。那些成功做到这一点的人就可以许个愿。

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  V-T（及物动词） If you say that you would not wish a particular thing on someone, you mean that the thing is so unpleasant that you would not want them to be forced to experience it. (不) 希望 (不愉快的事会发生在某人身上) [no cont, with brd-neg]

  例：

  It's a horrid experience and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.

  这是一次可怕的经历，我甚至不希望它发生在我仇敌的身上。

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  V-T（及物动词） If you wish someone something such as luck or happiness, you express the hope that they will be lucky or happy. 祝愿

  例：

  I wish you both a good trip.

  我祝你们俩旅途愉快。

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  N-PLURAL（复数型名词） If you express your good wishes toward someone, you are politely expressing your friendly feelings toward them and your hope that they will be successful or happy. 祝福[礼貌]

  例：

  I found George's story very sad. Please give him my best wishes.

  我觉得乔治的经历很可怜。请向他表达我最好的祝福。