wishful

願望を抱いた

何かが実現してほしい、事実であってほしいという強い願いを示す。

やさしい英語で： Showing that you strongly want something to happen or be true.

• That is just wishful thinking.
• He gave the cake a wishful look.
• Her wishful smile showed how much she wanted to join us.

類義語： hopeful, longing

よく使う表現： wishful thinking, a wishful look, a wishful sigh

野心的な

成功したり、より高い地位についたりしたいと思っている。

やさしい英語で： Wanting to become successful or reach a higher position.

• The wishful youth hoped to become a judge.
• A wishful student sought a place at the famous school.
• These wishful young officers were eager for promotion.

類義語： ambitious, aspiring

よく使う表現： a wishful youth, a wishful student