| 单词 | wish |
| 释义 | wish —wish /wɪʃ/ noun [C] (GREETING) best wishes► A2 something you say or write at the end of a letter to show that you hope someone is happy and has good luck: » He ended the letter "Best wishes, Carlo".» Do give/send Patrick my best wishes.» Best wishes for a speedy recovery.» With best wishes, Louise Foster.Thesaurus+: ↑Written greetings , ↑Letters, notes and cardsWord partners for wish noun• ♯comply with/♯honour/♯ignore/♯respect sb's wishes• ♯get your wish• a ♯fervent/♯final/♯heartfelt wish• ♯according to/♯against/♯contrary to sb's wishesnoun [C] (MAGIC) ► C2 a hope that is made real with magical powers: » [+ that] If I could have just one wish I suppose it would be that all the fighting in the world would stop tomorrow.» Close your eyes and make a wish.» It's that bit in the story where the fairy grants the little girl three wishes.» May all your wishes come true.Thesaurus+: ↑MagicWord partners for wish noun• ♯comply with/♯honour/♯ignore/♯respect sb's wishes• ♯get your wish• a ♯fervent/♯final/♯heartfelt wish• ♯according to/♯against/♯contrary to sb's wishesnoun [C] (WANT) ► B2 a feeling of wanting something: » [+ to infinitive] Did he express any wish to see me?» In accordance with his wishes (= what he wanted), he was buried next to his wife.» They've deliberately gone against my wishes and sold the apartment.» [+ that] It was grandpa's greatest wish that one of his grandchildren would become a doctor.Thesaurus+: ↑Feelings of desireWord partners for wish noun• ♯comply with/♯honour/♯ignore/♯respect sb's wishes• ♯get your wish• a ♯fervent/♯final/♯heartfelt wish• ♯according to/♯against/♯contrary to sb's wishesCollocations:–Verbs-lu. get your wish» He's been trying to cut my trees down for 20 years and now he's got his wish.-lu. communicateexpress a wish» Several people have written to me expressing the wish that we join forces in order to become more effective.-lu. honourrespect sb's wishes» If you want to remain anonymous then I shall respect your wishes.-lu. abide byaccommodatecarry outcomply with sb's wishes» In the end he complied with her wishes.-lu. defydisregardignore sb's wishes» He went ahead with his plans, defying his father's wishes.-lu. fulfillreflect sb's wishes» He hopes he can reflect the wishes of the local community.–Prepositions-lu. the wishes of sb» We must respect the wishes of the family.-lu. a wish for sth» Many workers indicated a wish for more local practical training.-lu. a wish to do sth» She expressed her wish to stay with her family as long as possible.-lu. againstcontrary to sb's wishes» The new regulations were introduced against the wishes of staff.-lu. according to sb's wishes» He was buried, according to his wishes, in his native country.–Adjectives-lu. an earnestheartfelt wish» It was his earnest wish to return to his homeland one day.-lu. sb's dearestdeepestmost fervent wish» Their most fervent wish is that the building be kept open for the public.-lu. sb's dyingfinallast wish» Her husband's dying wish was to have his ashes scattered in the sea.-lu. sb's everyonly wish» My only wish is that I could have met him in person.–Nouns-lu. wish fulfilment» This whole experience has been a wish fulfilment for me.-lu. a wish list» Top of my wish list is a new computer.–Phrases-lu. have no (particular) wish to do sth» She had no wish to get into another long conversation with her landlord, so slipped out the back door.-lu. in accordance with/in line with sb's wishes» The directors have asked Watt to leave, in line with shareholders' wishes.• • • Extra Examples:» She sold the house even though it was against his wishes.» How can the government ignore the wishes of the majority?» In accordance with her wishes, she was buried in France.» I'm sorry but your personal wishes are not relevant in this case.» She had no wish to be president.verb (FEEL SORRY) ↑Verb Endings for wish B1 [I + (that)] used with the past simple to express that you feel sorry or sad about a state or situation that exists at the moment: » I wish (that) I was/were a bit taller.» I wish (that) you were coming with me, Peter.Thesaurus+: ↑Sadness and regretB1 [I + (that)] used with the past perfect to express that you feel sorry or sad about a particular action in the past: » I wish (that) I hadn't eaten so much.» I bet she wishes (that) she'd never got involved in the whole affair.Thesaurus+: ↑Sadness and regret• • • Extra Examples:» I almost wish I hadn't invited him.» I wish I hadn't overindulged so much last night.» He wished he was more muscular.» He now wishes he'd never tried to fix the toaster himself.» I wish I'd never volunteered to do the washing up.Common mistake: wish or hope?! Warning: when wish is followed by a verb, the verb should not be in the present or future tense.! When using a verb to talk about what you want to happen in the future, don't say 'wish', say hope:✗ I wish I will pass all my exams.verb (HOPE) ↑Verb Endings for wish B1 [T + two objects] to hope or express hope for another person's success or happiness or pleasure on a particular occasion: » We wish you every success in the future.» I didn't even see her to wish her a happy birthday/wish a happy birthday to her.» I wished her a safe journey and waved her off.Thesaurus+: ↑Wanting things , ↑Hoping and hopefulnesswish sb wellF0 to hope someone will succeed: » I wished him well with his new venture.Thesaurus+: ↑Hoping and hopefulness , ↑Potentialverb (WANT) ↑Verb Endings for wish B2 [I or T] FORMAL to want to do something: » We could go to the cinema or we could go out for dinner - whatever you wish.» "Shall we ask Diana if she'd like to come to the theatre tonight?" "If/As you wish."» [+ to infinitive] I wish to make a complaint.» Passengers wishing to take the Kings Cross train should go to platform 9.» I don't wish to worry you but he did say he'd be back by midnight.» [+ obj + adj ] Sometimes I was so depressed that I wished myself dead.Thesaurus+: ↑Wanting things , ↑Hoping and hopefulnessI wish (that)...F0 used to express anger at someone's behaviour: » I wish she'd shut up for a moment and let someone else speak.» I wish you'd look at me when I'm trying to speak to you!Thesaurus+: ↑Expressions of anger• • • Extra Examples:» I wish you'd stop making cheap jokes about my friends.» I wish you'd do something about your bedroom - it's a real mess.» I wish they wouldn't fight in front of the kids.» I wish I could find the time to do more reading.» I do wish you'd stop going off with my car without asking me beforehand.verb [I or T] (MAGIC) ↑Verb Endings for wish ► F0 to hope that something you want will be made real because of good luck or magical powers: » [+ that] I remember blowing out the candles on my birthday cake and wishing that John Lee would be my boyfriend.» If I could wish myself anywhere in the world (= go anywhere as a result of making a wish) right now it would be somewhere hot and sunny.» He's funny, bright, handsome - everything a girl could wish for really.» "Your job must be very glamorous." "I wish!" (= not at all.)» "By the time I'm 40, I'll be rich." "You wish!" (= There is no chance of that happening.)Thesaurus+: ↑MagicThesaurus+: ↑Wanting things , ↑Hoping and hopefulnessverb [T] INDIAN ENGLISH (GREET) ↑Verb Endings for wish ► F0 to welcome someone with particular words or a particular action: » He wishes me every morning. |
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