expect
/ɪkˈspekt/
CEFR level A2Topic ThinkingWord #1821 in the learning path
预料；预计
Definitions
v. to believe that something will probably happen
预料；预计
v. to regard something as necessary or reasonably required
要求；期望
v. to believe someone or something will arrive soon
等待；期待到来
Example
We expect rain, so take an umbrella with you.
我们预计会下雨，所以带上雨伞吧。
Employers increasingly expect graduates to demonstrate practical skills as well as a strong understanding of their subject.
雇主越来越期望毕业生既展现实践技能，又具备扎实的专业知识。
Collocations
- expect to do something
- expect someone to do something
- fully expect
- as expected
Word family
- expectation (n.)
- expected (adj.)
- unexpected (adj.)
- expectancy (n.)
Synonyms
- anticipate
Usage tip
expect偏重认为会发生，hope偏重希望发生。
FAQ
- What does expect mean?
- to believe that something will probably happen to regard something as necessary or reasonably required to believe someone or something will arrive soon
- How is expect pronounced?
- UK /ɪkˈspekt/, US /ɪkˈspekt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
