It was hoped that the job would be filled by a local person.
希望该职位由当地人来担任。
I hope to God I haven’t left the car window open.
但愿我没有忘记关车窗。
n. 希望;期望;信心
wish、
pleasure、
confidence、
promise、
anticipation
vt. 希望;期望
want、
desire to
adv. hopefully、 hopelessly