yearn
/jɜ:n; jən/ v [I, Ipr, It]
~ (for sb/sth) desire strongly or with compassion or tenderness; be filled with longing 渴望; 怜悯; 思念; 留恋; 盼望
a yearning desire 如饥似渴的欲望
He yearned for his home and family. 他怀念故国家园.
She yearned to return to her native country. 她巴不得能回国.