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ex·pec·ta·tion /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/ n. | phr.
n.
1. 期待；预期
the expectation of an upturn in the economy 对经济好转的期待
I have no expectation that the resolution would be passed. 我预计那决议案不会通过。
2. [常作expectations]预期的事物，期望，希望
arouse expectations 引起期望
hold great expectations 抱很大期望
Their expectations weren't very high. 他们的期望并不太高。
The crop fulfiled expectations. 收成达到了预期的产量。
The mine will come fully up to expectation as a significant source of profit. 那矿将不负众望，成为重要的收益来源。
The new employee's (player's) performance falls short of our expectations. 新雇员的表现(新演员的表演)不符我们的希望。
3. [常作expectations]前程，成功发达的前景；可望继承的遗产
a young man with great expectations 有远大前程(或有可能继承大笔遗产)的青年
4. 可能性
There is little expectation that his team will win. 他的队获胜的可能性很小。
There is every (no) expectation of a cold winter. 今冬可能(不会)很冷。
5. (根据概率统计求得的)预期数额；期望值
expectation of life 预期寿命 (= life expectancy)
6. 〈古〉等候
patient expectation 耐心的等候
phr. against all expectation(s) 出乎意料地，意想不到地 Against all expectations the film has so far grossed ＄9 million. 出人意料的是那部电影迄今已赚得毛利900万美元。 beyond expectation (或 beyond all expectations) 出乎意料，比预期的更好 (或更多)We thought John would do well, but he has succeeded beyond expectation. 我们知道约翰会干得不错，但没想到他竟取得了出乎意料的成功。 contrary to expectation (contrary to all expectations) 与预期的相反，意想不到地 Contrary to expectation Mary failed and Tom passed. 与预期的相反，玛丽没有及格，而汤姆倒及格了。 in expectation 期望着；被期望着的 wait in expectation 期待着 benefits in expectation 期望得到的优惠 in expectation of 预计会有；期待 They closed the windows in expectation of rain. 他们预计天会下雨，因而把窗都关上了。 |