yearn 英 [jɜːn] 美 [jɜːrn]

基本释义：

This is a verb which means to have a strong desire.

v.渴望；想念；盼望；同情

例句：

1.He yearned to return to his native land.
他渴望回到故乡。
2.He yearned for a sight of the old, familiar faces.
他渴望一见那些熟悉的老面孔。