yearning

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英文释义

n prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
v desire strongly or persistently
v have a desire for something or someone who is not present
v have affection for; feel tenderness for

中文翻译

n. 渴望, 热望, 怀念
a. 热望的, 渴望的, 怀念的, 向往的

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记忆技巧

yearning 由词根 yearn 加上 -ing 词缀构成。yearn 意为渴望、向往，-ing 表示动作或状态的进行，整体意为“渴望的状态”。

例句

1. She felt a deep yearning for her hometown after living abroad for many years.
她在国外生活多年后，对家乡产生了深深的渴望。
2. His yearning for adventure led him to travel around the world.
他对冒险的渴望促使他环游世界。
3. The song expresses a yearning for love and companionship.
这首歌表达了对爱情和陪伴的渴望。

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