expectation
UK/,ekspek'teiʃən/US/.ekspek'teiʃәn/
NGSL 2kB2
Definitions
n.
A strong belief that something will happen.
期望；预料
n.
A belief that someone should achieve something.
期待；要求
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedexpectout of, former
+
-ationlook, observe, watch
=expectation
expect + -ation = the act/result of expecting.
Common Collocations
- 1.meet expectations达到预期
- 2.exceed expectations超出预期
- 3.high expectations高期望
- 4.beyond expectation超乎预期
- 5.live up to expectations不负期望
Example Sentences
- 1.
Sales exceeded all expectations.
- 2.
The expectations on young athletes can be crushing.