读音

/ˌekspekˈteɪʃ(ə)n/

释义

• 名词: 预期，期望，盼望。指对某事的预料或希望。例如: “Her expectations for the project were high.”
• 动词: 期待，期望。例如: “They are expecting a baby next month.”

短语

• “High expectations” 指很高的期望。
• “Meet one’s expectations” 意为达到某人的期望。
• “To fall short of expectations” 意味未达到期望。

例句

• 名词: “The company’s profits failed to meet market expectations.”
• 动词: “She is expecting a promotion soon.”

同义词

• Anticipation
• Hope
• Outlook
• Assumption
• Desire