新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

wish

英  [wɪʃ]
    

[NOUN, VERB]

    NOUN. 名词
  • wishes

    1[C 可数名词] 愿望

    A wish is a desire or strong feeling that you want to have something or do something.

    双语例句

    例:

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

    她诚挚地希望弥补以前的过失。

    例:

    The decision was made against the wishes of the party leader.

    这项决定违背了该党领袖的意愿。

    2[C 可数名词] 祈愿

    A wish for something is the act of expressing the desire for that thing silently to yourself. In fairy tales, wishes are often granted by magic.

    双语例句

    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.

    这个习俗是如果有人可以在午夜钟声响起时吃掉12颗葡萄,就能够许一个愿。

    3[PL 复数] 祝福

    If you express your good wishes towards someone, you are politely expressing your friendly feelings towards them and your hope that they will be successful or happy.

    双语例句

    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。

    VERB. 动词
  • wishes , wishing , wished

    1[I 不及物动词] 想要

    If you wish to do something or to have it done for you, you want to do it or have it done.

    双语例句

    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。

    例:

    We can dress as we wish now.

    我们如今想穿什么就可以穿什么。

    2[T 及物动词] 但愿(表某事不可能成为现实)

    If you wish something were true, you would like it to be true, even though you know that it is impossible or unlikely.

    双语例句

    例:

    I wish I could do that.

    但愿我能做那件事。

    例:

    Pa, I wish you wouldn't shout.

    爸,我希望你不要嚷嚷了。

    3[I 不及物动词] 默默期盼

    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.

    双语例句

    例:

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

    许愿时要小心——你许的愿可能会成真!

    4[T 及物动词] 希望(不愉快的事不会发生在某人身上)

    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.

    双语例句

    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。

    5[T 及物动词] 祝愿

    If you wish someone something such as luck or happiness, you express the hope that they will be lucky or happy.

    双语例句

    例:

    I wish you both a good trip.

    我祝你们俩旅途愉快。