- an earnest desire; (a) longing ((for))
切望する be eager [keen] ((for; to do));be anxious ((for; to do));long ((for; to do))
- 彼女はイギリス留学を切望していた
- She longed [was eager] to study in England.
- 彼の帰りを切望していた
- I was anxious for his return.
- 君の再考を切望する
- I strongly urge you to reconsider.