anticipation

🇬🇧 UK/æntɪsɪ'peɪʃ(ə)n/🇺🇸 US/æn.tisi'peiʃәn/
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Definitions

n.

The feeling of excitement or eagerness about something expected to happen; the act of preparing for something in advance.

期待;预期;期望

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
anticipationother
=anticipation

Common Collocations

  • 1.anticipation and excitement期待和兴奋

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The anticipation of the concert's opening act kept fans excited throughout the night.

  • 2.

    Years of anticipation finally ended when the long-awaited movie was finally released.

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