| 释义 |
expectations noun, plural—Examples:exceed all expectations —fail to live up to expectations—poor and with low expectations—full of joy and expectations—go against (expectations)—damping expectations by discouraging or realistic words—exceeds expectations (idiom); much better than anticipated—live up to expectations [idiom.]—go beyond (also fig. beyond reason, expectations etc)—marry and live with the bride's family (inverting traditional Chinese expectations)—have excessive expectations—have unrealistic expectations—have unreal expectations—turn out contrary one's expectations—be pleased beyond one's expectations [idiom.]—falling short (of expectations)—feel resentful towards sb for failing to meet expectations and impatient to see improvement [idiom.]—not living up expectations [idiom.]—fail to live up (to expectations)—beyond expectation (idiom); unexpected—the whole audience silent with expectation—fig. things do not always turn out as one would expect—Water that is too clear has few fish, and one who is too critical has few friends (idiom); You cannot expect everyone be squeaky clean.—(fig.) with one's neck outstretched in expectation—well-laid plans may fail, and success may come where you least expect it—expect (a currency etc) to depreciate—clear water, so few fish (idiom); You cannot expect everyone be squeaky clean.—expect (often in negative combination, I never expected...)—don't blame the speaker, take note of his warning (idiom); an exhortation speak one's mind without fear of reprisals, and with the expectation of being taken seriously—sickness comes like a landslide, but goes slowly like spinning silk (idiom); expect convalesce slowly—lit. put up a pole and see the shadow (idiom); expect instant results—according with one's wish or expectation—reaching heaven in a single bound (idiom); (esp. with negative: don't expect) instant success—(indicates that sth. turns out just the opposite of what one would expect or what would be normal)—expect in a short time [idiom.]—contrary what one might expect— |