This is the 6414th most frequent Chinese word.
指望
To hope for or count on.
In this sentence, '指望' is used to express reliance or dependency on someone to achieve a result or fulfill an expectation.
我一直都指望你会帮助我完成这项任务。
I have always counted on you to help me complete this task.
Here, '指望' conveys the meaning of hoping or expecting something, in this case, with diminished optimism due to challenges.
生活中的困难使我不再指望事情会轻而易举地解决。
The difficulties in life make me no longer expect things to be resolved easily.
In this context, '指望' signifies hope and anticipation for a positive outcome in an endeavor or event.