| 单词 | hope |
| 释义 | hope n. & v. --n 1. (in sing. or pl.; often foll. by of, that) expectation and desire combined, e.g. for a certain thing to occur (hope of getting the job). 2. a a person, thing, or circumstance that gives cause for hope. b ground of hope, promise. 3. what is hoped for. 4. archaic a feeling of trust. --v 1. intr. (often foll. by for) feel hope. 2. tr. expect and desire. 3. tr. feel fairly confident. Phrases and idioms hope against hope cling to a mere possibility. hope chest US = bottom drawer. not a (or some) hope! colloq. no chance at all. Derivatives hoper n. Etymology: OE hopa |
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