a yearning desire 渴望 Miranda felt a wistful longing for the old days. 米兰达十分渴望那过去的日子。 [with infinitive]a longing to be free. 对自由的渴望。 [mass noun]its tale of love and longing. 它那关于爱情和渴望的传说。
adjective
[attrib.]having or showing such desire 渴望的,热切的 her longing eyes. 她渴望的双眸。