There was nothing they could do, outside of hoping things would get better.
除了盼望情况好转，他们无能为力。
They were hoping for a better pay deal.
他们希望达成一项提高工资的协议。
He went out hoping to get laid that night.
他那天晚上外出希望找个女人睡一宿。
They are hoping to return to power.
他们希望重掌政权。
They are hoping to repeat last year's victory.
他们希望重复去年的胜利。
