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ex.pect obj THINKIk5spektv [T]to think or believe (something) will happen, or (someone) will arrive预计;预料I expect (that) you'll find it somewhere in your bedroom. [+ (that) clause]我估计你会在你卧室的什么地方找到它。We were expecting a lot of applicants for the job, but nowhere near the number who actually applied.我们原本估计会有很多人应聘这份工作，但实际应聘者远不是很多。So, we may expect to see you next Tuesday. [+ to infinitive]那么，我们可能会在下周二见到你。We expected the letter (to arrive) yesterday. [+ obj + to infinitive]我们指望信昨天到。We expect (that) it was an accident. [+ (that) clause]我们希望这是个意外事故。I expect (that) it will all be alright in the end. [+ (that) clause]我希望最后一切都会好起来。It is widely expected (that) a statement will be issued in the morning. [+ (that) clause]人们普遍期待着早晨会发布一项声明。The financial performance of the business is fully expected (= almost certain) to improve. [+ obj + to infinitive]公司的财政状况很有希望会改善。We were half expecting you to not come back (= thinking you might not come back). [+ obj + to infinitive]我们估计你大概不会回来了。It's (only) to be expected that your health is suffering since you've been working such long hours.因为你连续工作了那么久，估计你现在的身体状况不大好。If someone is expecting (a baby), they are pregnant.怀孕She shouldn't be lifting those boxes if she's expecting.如果她怀孕了，就不应该搬那些箱子。
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