expectation
英 [ˌek.spekˈteɪ.ʃən]
美 [ˌek.spekˈteɪ.ʃən]
将“expectation”分解为“expect”和“-ation”后缀。想象你“expect”(期望)一场盛大的表演,这种期待或预期就形成了“expectation”。这样的情景可以帮助你记住这个单词的含义。
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expectation 期望来自expect,预期。
- 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.
- 1. The weight of expectation was getting to them.
- 他们逐渐感觉到了期望带来的压力。
- 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。
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.