| 单词 | expectation |
| 释义 | 🔑 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。 |
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