a lifelong wish; 平生之愿
have one's wishes fulfilled; obtain what one desires 如愿以偿
redeem a vow 还愿
They were ready to die, if necessary, for their country. 必要时,他们愿为国捐躯。
A man who won't work is no good. 不愿工作的人是不好的。
I wish it were true!; Let's hope so. 但愿如此。
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