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恨不得
hènbudé
Description
「恨不得」用来说你非常想马上做一件事，但是现在还做不到。
"恨不得" is used to say you really want to do something immediately, but can't do it yet.
它常常用来说话的人心里很急，想立刻做到某件事。
It is often used to express that the speaker is anxious and wants to accomplish something right away.
Meanings
恨不得hènbudé
wish one could do something at once (but can't)
我累得恨不得马上睡觉。
I'm so tired I wish I could sleep immediately.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
expresses a strong, often impossible wish; usually followed by an urgent action.
- Etymology
恨 (regret) + 不得 (cannot), literally 'regret being unable to'.
In videos
“你们厂的人恨不得轮番上阵”
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