expectation
🇬🇧 UK/,ekspek'teiʃən/🇺🇸 US/.ekspek'teiʃәn/
NGSL 2kB2
Definitions
n.
A belief or hope that something will happen; a standard of behavior or performance that is anticipated.
期待,期望;预期
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.exceed expectations超出预期
- 2.meet expectations满足期望
- 3.high expectations高期望
Example Sentences
- 1.
His performance exceeded everyone's expectations and earned standing ovation.
- 2.
The teacher's high expectations motivated students to work harder.
- 3.
Living up to parental expectations often creates stress for children.