expectation
英 [ekspek'te??(?)n]美[,?ksp?k'te??n]
- n. 期待；預(yù)期；指望
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詞態(tài)變化
復(fù)數(shù):?expectations;
中文詞源
expectation 期望
來自expect,預(yù)期。
英文詞源
- expectation (n.)
- 1530s, from Middle French expectation (14c.) or directly from Latin expectationem/exspectationem (nominative expectatio/exspectatio) "anticipation, an awaiting," noun of action from past participle stem of expectare/exspectare (see expect). Related: Expectations.
雙語例句
- 1. The weight of expectation was getting to them.
- 他們逐漸感覺到了期望帶來的壓力。
來自柯林斯例句
- 2. We are confident in our expectation of a full recovery.
- 我們滿懷信心地期待著完全康復(fù)。
來自《權(quán)威詞典》
- 3. The plaintiff is aged 30 and has a normal expectation of life.
- 原告30歲,預(yù)期有正常的壽命.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
- 4. We are in momentary expectation of the arrival of you.
- 我們無時無刻不在盼望你的到來.
來自《現(xiàn)代漢英綜合大詞典》
- 5. The beauties of the West Lake in spring were beyond his expectation.
- 西湖的春景要比他所預(yù)想的更加美麗.
來自《現(xiàn)代漢英綜合大詞典》
