longing
/ˈlɒŋɪŋ/ · /ˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
CEFR level C1Topic EmotionWord #5666 in the learning path
渴望；思念
Definitions
n. A strong desire for someone or something
渴望；思念
adj. Showing a strong desire for someone or something
流露渴望的
Example
She felt a sudden longing for her childhood home.
她突然十分想念儿时的家。
For many migrants, longing for familiar surroundings can make adaptation to a new culture more difficult.
对许多移民而言，对熟悉环境的思念会增加适应新文化的难度。
Collocations
- a longing for home
- a deep longing
- a longing look
Word family
- long (v.)
- longingly (adv.)
Synonyms
- yearning
- desire
Usage tip
名词常接for；表示渴望做某事可接to do。
FAQ
- What does longing mean?
- A strong desire for someone or something Showing a strong desire for someone or something
- How is longing pronounced?
- UK /ˈlɒŋɪŋ/, US /ˈlɔːŋɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
