4. to keep (one's) fingers crossed; to hope something good will happen (祝福某人好運或一切順利.把食指與中指交叉,祈求好運,是老外的迷信,但在寫信或正式場合,多半是用"I wish you best (good) luck!"或"Good (best) luck to you!"
He keeps his fingers crossed hoping his father will send him more money.
他盼望有好運,老爸能多寄點錢給他.
Many people have been keeping their fingers crossed that we can live in a peaceful world.
許多人都在祈求好運,盼能在和平的世界里生活.