hope
/həʊp/ · /hoʊp/
CEFR level A2Topic EmotionWord #1085 in the learning path
希望；期望
Definitions
v. to want something to happen and believe it may happen
希望；期望
n. a feeling that something wanted may happen
希望；期盼
Example
I hope the rain stops before our picnic.
我希望野餐前雨能停。
Many graduates hope to find meaningful employment that allows them to contribute positively to society.
许多毕业生希望找到有意义的工作，使自己能够为社会作出积极贡献。
Collocations
- hope to do something
- hope for the best
- give up hope
- in the hope of
Word family
- hopeful (adj.)
- hopeless (adj.)
- hopefully (adv.)
- hopelessness (n.)
Antonyms
- despair
Usage tip
可说hope to do，不说hope sb to do。
FAQ
- What does hope mean?
- to want something to happen and believe it may happen a feeling that something wanted may happen
- How is hope pronounced?
- UK /həʊp/, US /hoʊp/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
