An investigation shows that many old people express a desire to continue their study in universities or colleges.

一项调查表明，许多老年人都渴望能在大学继续学习。

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A hand sign made with the palm forward and the middle and index fingers forming a V, used to express a desire for peace.

一种手势，手掌向前，中指和食指形成一V形，用来表示对和平的愿望。

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Most of us express a desire to make the world a better place. Each of us is equipped with unique skills to accomplish that.

大多数人都表达出希望让世界更美好的意愿，而我们每个人也都具备独特的技能可以加以实现。

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That is to say, the text is there to express desire, to put in motion, and to make manifest desire or a desire.

也就是说，文本就是用来表现内心真正的欲望，用一种动态的方式来展现愿望的。

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Another situation where you can use "I wish" is when you express regret, a desire to stay longer, for example.

另一种使用“I wish”的情况是当你表达遗憾的时候，例如，希望多待一段时间。

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Not once did the other team member express a desire for power.

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We share our company with the employees who express a desire for ownership and demonstrate the same values and ideals as the company.

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Earlier on Wednesday, Mr. Kelly had expressed frustration with Mr. Acevedo, who had spoken to two media outlets while on the run on Tuesday to express a desire to turn himself in to police.

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