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Yearnings Meaning in English

word · lemma: yearning

ˈjɝnɪŋz
YER-ningz
jˈɜːnɪŋz
YUR-ningz

释义

Strong, deep feelings of wanting something, especially for things that seem far away or hard to get.

用法与细微差别

Usually plural, poetic, or emotional. Common in literature and formal speech. Often used for desires related to love, home, or a better life; more intense and longing than simple 'wants' or 'wishes'. Not used for everyday small needs.

例句

She wrote about her yearnings for her hometown.

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His yearnings were for a better future.

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They talked about their yearnings during the long winter nights.

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Her secret yearnings were hidden in the pages of her diary.

natural

He tried to forget his yearnings, but they kept coming back.

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Sometimes, our deepest yearnings are the hardest to share.

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