There was nothing they could do, outside of hoping things would get better.

　　除了盼望情況好轉，他們無能為力。

　　They were hoping for a better pay deal.

　　他們希望達成一項提高工資的協(xié)議。

　　He went out hoping to get laid that night.

　　他那天晚上外出希望找個女人睡一宿。

　　They are hoping to return to power.

　　他們希望重掌政權。

　　They are hoping to repeat last year's victory.

　　他們希望重復去年的勝利。