"carry a torch" in Chinese (Simplified)
单恋暗恋
Definition
指暗中或单方面爱着某人，尤其指长期暗恋，或在感情结束之后仍然爱着对方。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
是一个成语，有些诗意或文艺色彩，用于描述旧情未了或单恋。常出现在“为某人单恋”或“持续暗恋”之中。
Examples
He still carries a torch for his high school girlfriend.
他依然**单恋**他的高中女友。
Many people carry a torch for someone who doesn't love them back.
许多人**暗恋**对自己没有感觉的人。
Do you still carry a torch for your ex?
你还**单恋**你的前任吗？
After all these years, she can't help but carry a torch for him.
这么多年过去了，她还是**对他念念不忘**。
He’s dated others, but he clearly still carries a torch for his first love.
他和其他人约会过，但很明显他还是**念念不忘**他的初恋。
Whenever she hears his name, you can tell she still carries a torch.
每当她听到他的名字，你就会发现她还**喜欢他**。