anticipation
UK/æntɪsɪ'peɪʃ(ə)n/US/æn.tisi'peiʃәn/
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Definitions
n.
A feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen
期待，期盼（兴奋感）
n.
The act of preparing for something in advance
预期，事先准备
Root Breakdown
Native Englishanticipateroot
+
-ionact, process, state
=anticipation
The noun of anticipate (ante- 'before' + cip 'take'). In everyday use it leans toward the feeling — the pleasant tension of 'taking hold' of a future event in your mind before it arrives.
Common Collocations
- 1.eager anticipation热切的期待
- 2.in anticipation of为了预防/迎接
- 3.growing anticipation日益高涨的期待
- 4.with great anticipation满怀期待地
Example Sentences
- 1.
The children waited in eager anticipation of the fireworks.
- 2.
In anticipation of the storm, residents stocked up on supplies.