expected
UK/ɪk'spektɪd/US
B2
Definitions
adj.
Regarded as likely to happen, arrive, or be true.
预期的；意料中的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedexpectout of, former
+
-edlook, observe, watch
=expected
expect + -ed = anticipated.
Common Collocations
- 1.as expected正如预期
- 2.expected outcome预期结果
- 3.long-expected期待已久的
- 4.expected to预期会
Example Sentences
- 1.
The expected result is a 5% increase.
- 2.
She handled the expected questions with ease.