1. | 预料;预期;预见;预计the fact of seeing that sth might happen in the future and perhaps doing sth about it now |
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。 |
2. | 期盼;期望a feeling of excitement about sth (usually sth good) that is going to happen |
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。 |