an·tic·i·pa·tion
noun/ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn/
/ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn/
[uncountable]- the fact of seeing that something might happen in the future and perhaps doing something about it now
预料；预期；预见；预计 - in anticipation of something He bought extra food in anticipation of more people coming than he'd invited.
他预料来的客人会比邀请的多，就多买了食物。
Extra Examples- There is growing anticipation that the chairman will have to resign.
越来越多的人预料主席将不得不辞职。 - Parents visit the school in anticipation that action will be taken.
家长们参观学校，期待学校采取行动。 - There was widespread anticipation of further expansion.
人们普遍期待进一步扩张。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- great
- keen
- breathless
- …
- be full of
- heighten
- in anticipation of
- a feeling of anticipation
- a sense of anticipation
- a shiver of anticipation
- …
- in anticipation of something He bought extra food in anticipation of more people coming than he'd invited.
- a feeling of excitement about something (usually something good) that is going to happen
期盼；期望 - happy/eager/excited anticipation
愉快的／殷切的／激动的期盼 - The courtroom was filled with anticipation.
法庭上人们满怀期望的心情。
Extra Examples- The unexpected news sent a thrill of anticipation through the group.
这个出人意料的消息使整个群体都满怀期待。 - There was a sense of anticipation in the audience as the curtain went up for the premiere.
首次公演的幕布升起，观众们满怀期待。 - These brief glimpses heightened their anticipation of when they could be together.
几次短暂的相见让他们更加期盼能有相聚的时刻。 - We are full of anticipation, and can't wait to visit you.
我们满怀期待，迫不及待地想去拜访您。 - We look forward to your lecture with eager anticipation.
我们热切地期待着听您的讲座。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- great
- keen
- breathless
- …
- be full of
- heighten
- in anticipation of
- a feeling of anticipation
- a sense of anticipation
- a shiver of anticipation
- …
- happy/eager/excited anticipation
Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin anticipatio(n-), from the verb anticipare, based on ante- ‘before’ + capere ‘take’.