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expectancy

🇬🇧 UK/ɪk'spekt(ə)nsɪ/🇺🇸 US/ik'spektәnsi/
IELTSA2

Definitions

n.

A feeling or state of anticipation and hope that something will happen

期待;期望

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
exout of, former
+
plook, observe, watch
+
ectconnector
+
ancystate, quality
=expectancy

Common Collocations

  • 1.life expectancy人均寿命
  • 2.expectancy of life预期寿命
  • 3.with expectancy满怀期待

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The children waited with eager expectancy for the holiday celebration.

  • 2.

    Life expectancy has increased significantly due to modern medicine.

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