Wordiyoexpectantly
🇬🇧 UK/ɪks'pektəntli/🇺🇸 US
A2
Definitions
adv.
In an eager, hopeful manner while waiting for something
期待地，满怀期望地
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedexout of, former
+
ectconnector
+
antperforming, being in a state
+
lyin the manner of
=expectantly
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.
The dog looked at his owner expectantly, waiting for a treat.
- 2.
The audience leaned forward expectantly as the speaker began.