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

• 1. 

  N-COUNT 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。

  例：

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

  这项决定是在违背该党领袖愿望的情况下作出的。

• 2. 

  V-T/V-I 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。

  例：

  We can dress as we wish now.

  我们如今想穿什么就可以穿什么。

• 3. 

  V-T 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。

  例：

  Pa, I wish you wouldn't shout.

  爸，我但愿你不要嚷嚷了。

• 4. 

  V-I 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 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。

• 6. 

  V-T 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。

• 7. 

  V-T 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。

• 8. 

  N-PLURAL 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。