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longing

UK //ˈlɒŋɪŋ//US //ˈlɔːŋɪŋ//

词源

源自古英语 langung,与 long(长的,久的)同源,最初表示时间上的延长,后演变为情感上的持久渴望。

noun

❶ 一种强烈而持久的渴望或思念,通常针对无法轻易获得的人、事物或状态。这种情感常带有忧郁或向往的色彩。

“She felt a deep longing for her hometown after years abroad.”

(在国外生活多年后,她对家乡产生了深深的思念。)

“His eyes were full of longing when he talked about his dream career.”

(当他谈论梦想职业时,眼中充满了渴望。)

同义词:yearning, desire, craving

adjective

❶ 表现出渴望或思念的,通常用于描述眼神、表情或语气等。

“She gave him a longing glance as he left.”

(当他离开时,她投以渴望的一瞥。)

“His longing tone revealed how much he missed his family.”

(他渴望的语气透露出对家人多么思念。)

同义词:wistful, nostalgic, yearning

常见短语

longing for — 对某人或某事物怀有强烈的渴望,表达深切但可能难以实现的愿望。

“After years in the city, he found himself longing for the simplicity of country life.”

(在城市生活多年后,他开始渴望乡村生活的简单纯粹。)