在国外多年后，他渴望回到自己的祖国。

After years abroad, he ___longed ___to return to his homeland.

在孤独中，她渴望一次有意义的交谈。

In her solitude, she ___longed ___for a meaningful conversation.

艺术家常常渴望通过作品表达他们最深的情感。

Artists often ___long ___to express their deepest emotions through their work.