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.
雙語例句
1. The weight of expectation was getting to them.
他們逐漸感覺到了期望帶來的壓力。
來自柯林斯例句
2. We are confident in our expectation of a full recovery.
我們滿懷信心地期待著完全康復(fù)。
來自《權(quán)威詞典》
3. The plaintiff is aged 30 and has a normal expectation of life.
原告30歲,預(yù)期有正常的壽命.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
4. We are in momentary expectation of the arrival of you.
我們無時無刻不在盼望你的到來.
來自《現(xiàn)代漢英綜合大詞典》
5. The beauties of the West Lake in spring were beyond his expectation.