1. | [u][c] 预料;预期;期待a belief that sth will happen because it is likely |
We are confident in our expectation of a full recovery. 我们满怀信心地期待着完全康复。 | |
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。 |
2. | [c][usupl][u] 希望;盼望a hope that sth good will happen |
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. 有着一种期待和神秘的气氛。 | |
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。 |
3. | [c][usupl] 期望;指望a strong belief about the way sth should happen or how sb should behave |
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。 |