wishful thinking

noun
🔊/ˌwɪʃfl ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
🔊/ˌwɪʃfl ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
[uncountable]
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  1. the belief that something that you want to happen is happening or will happen, although this is actually not true or very unlikely不实际的幻想;一厢情愿
    • I've got a feeling that Alex likes me, but that might just be wishful thinking.我感觉亚历克斯喜欢上我了,但那可能只是我一厢情愿的想法。🔊🔊