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  2. /expectantly

expectantly

UK/ɪks'pektəntli/US
A2

Definitions

adv.

In a way that shows expectation or anticipation.

期待地

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
expectantout of, former
+
-lylook, observe, watch
=expectantly

expectant + -ly = in an expectant way.

Common Collocations

  • 1.look expectantly期待地看
  • 2.wait expectantly满怀期待地等待
  • 3.lean expectantly期待地向前倾身

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She looked at him expectantly.

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