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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-derived
exout of, former
+
plook, observe, watch
+
ectconnector
+
ationact, process, state
=expectation

Common 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.

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