爱思英语编者按：I've always wanted to ～.的意思是“一直以来我都想～”。表达一种愿望和心意，可以用在自己想做的事情能够实现。

必须掌握的关键句型:39

39.I've always wanted to ～.我一直想～。

I've always wanted to meet you .我一直想见你。

I've always wanted to read this book .我一直想看这本书。

I've always wanted to buy an MP3 player .我一直想买一个MP3。

基本例句巩固练习1:

A:Are you looking forward to going to New York ?
你渴望去纽约吗？

B:Yes . I've always wanted to visit there .
是啊，我一直想去哪儿看看。