wishful thinking

名词 wishful thinking:

1. the illusion that what you wish for is actually true

1. I think her condition is improving but it may just be wishful thinking on my part.
   我认为她的情况正在改善，但这也许是我一厢情愿的想法。
2. Such wishful thinking of theirs will never be realized.
   他们的这种痴心妄想是永远也不会实现的。
3. Let's not waste a precious second on wishful thinking or useless regrets. Life really is too short.
   我们不要将宝贵的时间浪费在痴心妄想或作无谓的惋惜上，生命实在是太短暂了。