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a belief that something will happen because it is likely 預料；預期；期待 - expectation of something
We are confident in our expectation of a full recovery. 我們滿懷信心地期待着完全康複。 We certainly had a reasonable expectation of success. 我們對成功有所期待是理所當然的。 - expectation about something
the government's expectations about the economy 政府有關經濟的預測 - expectation that…
There was a general expectation that he would win. 普遍認爲他會獲勝。 She had a legitimate expectation that her application would succeed. 她有理由期望她的申請會成功。 The expectation is that property prices will rise. 預計地産價格會上漲。 - in expectation of something
Buyers are holding back in expectation of further price cuts. 買家預計價格會進一步下調，因而紛紛退縮。 - in expectation
I applied for the post more in hope than expectation. 我申請這個職位是希望多於期待。 Contrary to expectations, interest rates did not rise. 出乎意料的是利率並未上升。 Against all expectations, she was enjoying herself. 完全沒想到她過得非常快活。
Extra ExamplesProfits are broadly in line with expectations. 利潤大體上與預期相符。 Sales came in above expectations this week. 本周的銷售情況超出了預期。 She has defied all expectations with her career. 對人們就她的事業作出的所有預期，她都不以爲然。 The article was written before the election result in the clear expectation of a Labour victory. 這篇文章寫於選舉結果産生之前，當時明顯預料工黨會勝出。 The course has produced results way beyond expectation. 這一課程産生的效果遠遠出乎意料。 The plaintiff is aged 30 and has a normal expectation of life. 原告30 歲， 預期有正常的壽命。 The rise in share price confounded expectations. 股價上升證明預期有誤。 The various categories of operating expenditure are broadly in line with expectations. 各方面的運營開支基本上與預期的相符。 There is still a general expectation that married couples will have children. 一般仍認爲已婚人士應生兒育女。 They bought real estate in the expectation of a rise in prices. 他們購進了房地産期望升值。 Users have changed their expectations of library services. 讀者已經改變他們對圖書館服務的期望。 differences in the expectations held by different social groups 不同社會群體擁有的不同期待
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- big
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a hope that something good will happen 希望；盼望 She went to college with great expectations. 她滿懷希望地進入大學。 to have high/low expectations 期望值高/低 I don't want to raise your expectations too much. 我不想過分提高你的期望。 The results exceeded our expectations. 結果比我們希望的還好。 The numbers attending fell short of expectations. 出席的人數比預期的要少。 The event did not live up to expectations. 這項活動有負衆望。 There was an air of expectation and great curiosity. 有着一種期待和強烈好奇的氣氛。 - expectations for somebody/something
He has high expectations for the team. 他對團隊有很高的期望。 The White House said that they did not have any grand expectations for today's meeting. 白宮表示，他們對今天的會議沒有任何過高的期望。
Extra ExamplesHe had been successful beyond his expectations. 他的成功超出了自己的預期。 They've found success far beyond their initial expectations. 他們發現，成功遠遠超出他們當初的預期。 This realization of our dreams surpassed even our wildest expectations. 我們夢想的實現甚至超越了我們最大膽的估計。 the tensions and expectations surrounding the show 圍繞這一節目的壓力和期待 Heightened expectations for educational progress had not been realized. 對教育發展的更高期望還沒有實現。 Her approach sought to lower people's expectations. 她的方式旨在降低人們的期望。 We have high expectations for her future. 我們對於她的未來有很高的期望。 Many children start with low expectations. 許多孩子在開始時期望都不高。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- big
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- have every expectation
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a strong belief about the way something should happen or how somebody should behave 期望；指望 Unfortunately the new software has failed to meet expectations. 遺憾的是新軟件並不理想。 - expectations of somebody
Some parents have unrealistic expectations of their children. 有些父母對孩子的指望不切實際。
Extra ExamplesHer new car has not lived up to her expectations. 她的新車沒有達到她的期望。 I have modest expectations about what my research can accomplish. 對自己的研究能取得的成果，我抱有適度的期望。 What should you do when an employee's performance is below expectation? 在僱員的業績沒有達到期望值時，你會怎樣做 ? trying to influence public expectations of the police 試圖影響公衆對警方的期望 It doesn't conform to people's normal expectations of what a zoo is. 這與人們通常對動物園的預期不符。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- big
- great
- high
- …
- have
- hold
- establish
- …
- grow
- rise
- change
- …
- above expectation
- against expectation
- contrary to expectation
- …
- have every expectation
- in line with expectations
Word Originmid 16th cent.: from Latin expectatio(n-), from the verb expectare (see expect).