expectation

• n. 期待；预期；指望

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。

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》