每日一句口语 2774

There is not a heart but has its moments of longing¹, yearning² for something better, nobler and holier than it knows before.

每个人都有向往的时候，渴望比以前更美好，更高贵，更神圣的东西。

 

【知识点讲解】

nobler adj.高贵的，华丽的； 高尚的( noble的比较级 )

例句：

He was nobler than his neighbours.

他比他的邻居出身高贵.

1 longing   

n.（for）渴望

参考例句：

• Hearing the tune again sent waves of longing through her.再次听到那首曲子使她胸中充满了渴望。
• His heart burned with longing for revenge.他心中燃烧着急欲复仇的怒火。

2 yearning   

a.渴望的；向往的；怀念的

参考例句：

• a yearning for a quiet life 对宁静生活的向往
• He felt a great yearning after his old job. 他对过去的工作有一种强烈的渴想。