To eagerly and intensely long for something greatly needed, especially relief from a difficult or desperate situation; to look forward to something with extreme eagerness.
经过长时间的低谷，他渴望成功的机会，真可谓大旱望云。
After a long period of stagnation, he yearned for an opportunity for success, truly like longing for rain during a great drought.
Era:
Ancient
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Story:
During the Warring States period, after the state of Qi attacked and defeated the state of Yan, its troops remained in Yan for a long time.
Other feudal lords discussed forming an alliance to aid Yan.
King Xuan of Qi sought advice from Mencius.
Mencius said, 'In ancient times, King Tang led his righteous army to punish Jie of Xia, and the common people yearned for Tang's army as eagerly as one longs for rain clouds during a severe drought. The other feudal lords are concerned that you might treat them in the future just as you have treated Yan.'
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