expectation
- 英式英标[,ɛkspɛk\'teʃən]
- 美式音标[ekspek\'teɪʃ(ə)n]
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.
实用例句
- 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》
