表达 “build one's hopes on someone or something” 的意思是 “把希望寄托于某人或某事的成功或表现，希望此人或此事能达到预期的目标”。

 

例句

The company built their hopes on an advertising¹ campaign. If it doesn't work, the company might have to close.

公司把希望寄托于广告宣传上。如果不奏效，那么公司可能不得不关闭。

 

Don't build your hopes on one project. If we start three or more projects, there will be more chance of success.

不要寄望于一个项目的成功。如果我们开展三个或更多的项目，成功的可能性会更高。

 

I built my hopes on him delivering the presentation to the investors² and getting us the deal. He managed to do it!

我寄希望于他能向投资者作演示报告，帮我们谈定这笔生意上。他成功办到了！

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