longing
/ˈlɔŋɪŋ; ?@ ˈlɔ:ŋɪŋ; `lɔŋɪŋ/ n[C, U]
~ (for sb/sth) intense desire 渴望; 热望: a longing for home 想家
a deep sense of longing 深深的渴望. adj [attrib 作定语]
having or showing longing 渴望的; 表示渴望的
a longing look 渴望的样子
gaze with longing eyes 以渴望的目光注视. longingly adv
speak longingly of one's native land 不胜向往地谈自己的家乡
The children were gazing longingly at the toys in the shop window. 孩子们眼巴巴地望著商店橱窗里的玩具.