英语词典 · 单词释义
expectation
英 [ekspek'teɪʃ(ə)n] 美 [,ɛkspɛk'teʃən]
这里集中整理“expectation”的音标、翻译、词源、例句和近反义词，方便快速确认词义并顺手做词汇积累。
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翻译 · 词源 · 例句- n. 期待；预期；指望
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复数: expectations;
中文词源
expectation 期望
来自expect,预期。
英文词源
- 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.
双语例句
- 1. The weight of expectation was getting to them.
- 他们逐渐感觉到了期望带来的压力。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. We are confident in our expectation of a full recovery.
- 我们满怀信心地期待着完全康复。
来自《权威词典》
- 3. The plaintiff is aged 30 and has a normal expectation of life.
- 原告30岁,预期有正常的寿命.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 4. We are in momentary expectation of the arrival of you.
- 我们无时无刻不在盼望你的到来.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
- 5. The beauties of the West Lake in spring were beyond his expectation.
- 西湖的春景要比他所预想的更加美丽.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》