动词 hope:

1. expect and wish

2. be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes

3. intend with some possibility of fulfilment

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1. They are hoping for a small diminution in taxes.
   他们希望税捐略微减少。
2. And I write, hoping to exorcise some frustration.
   我只有写点东西，希望可以帮助驱散心中的烦闷。