yearn、long与thirst这些动词均含“渴望”之意。
yearn : 通常指急迫不安地渴望或向往,着重怀有柔情或热情。
- Despite his great commercial success he still yearns for critical approval.
尽管他获得了巨大的票房成功,但还是渴望得到评论家的认可。 - Sometimes I just yearn to be alone.
有时我只想一人独处。
long : 指诚心诚意地渴望某事或物。
- She longed to see him again.
她很想再见到他。 - I'm longing for news of him.
我正在盼望着得到他的消息。
thirst : 原义指对食物或饮料的渴求,引申指全力以求。
- He's always had a thirst for adventure.
他总是渴望冒险。