v. 渴望；向往 ≈ long
yearning n. 渴望；向往 ≈ longing
All of us actually yearn for a slow and calm life. 向往缓慢、平静的生活
Phil had yearned to be a pilot from an early age. 菲尔从小就渴望成为一名飞行员。
The people yearned for peace. 人民渴望和平。
He had a deep yearning to return to his home town. 他深深地渴望回到故乡。
BrE /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃn/