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🔑 ex·pect·ationBrE /ˌekspekˈteɪʃn/NAmE /ˌekspekˈteɪʃn/ noun🔑 [U, C] a belief that sth will happen because it is likely 预料；预期；期待◆~ (of sth) We are confident in our expectation of a full recovery. 我们满怀信心地期待着完全康复。◆~ (that…) There was a general expectation that he would win. 普遍认为他会获胜。◆The expectation is that property prices will rise. 预计地产价格会上涨。◆I applied for the post more in hope than expectation. 我申请这个职位是希望多于期待。◆Contrary to expectations, interest rates did not rise. 出乎意料的是利率并未上升。◆Against all expectations, she was enjoying herself. 完全没想到她过得非常快活。🔑 [C, usually pl., U] a hope that sth good will happen 希望；盼望◆She went to college with great expectations. 她满怀希望地进入大学。◆There was an air of expectation and great curiosity. 有着一种期待和强烈好奇的气氛。◆The results exceeded our expectations. 结果比我们希望的还好。◆The numbers attending fell short of expectations. 出席的人数比预期的要少。◆The event did not live up to expectations. 这项活动有负众望。🔑 [C, usually pl.] a strong belief about the way sth should happen or how sb should behave 期望；指望◆Some parents have unrealistic expectations of their children. 有些父母对孩子的指望不切实际。◆Unfortunately the new software has failed to meet expectations. 遗憾的是新软件并不理想。 |