expectancy
/ɪkˈspektənsi/
CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #5301 in the learning path
期待；期盼
Definitions
n. A feeling that something pleasant or exciting will happen.
期待；期盼
n. The expected length of life or duration of something.
预期寿命；预计持续期
Example
The children watched the curtain rise with eager expectancy.
孩子们满怀期待地看着幕布升起。
Improved sanitation and access to healthcare have increased life expectancy in many parts of the world.
卫生条件的改善和医疗服务的普及提高了世界许多地区的人均预期寿命。
Collocations
- life expectancy
- an air of expectancy
- eager expectancy
Word family
- expect (v.)
- expectation (n.)
- expectant (adj.)
- expectantly (adv.)
Synonyms
- anticipation
Usage tip
life expectancy指预期寿命，不等于实际寿命。
FAQ
- What does expectancy mean?
- A feeling that something pleasant or exciting will happen. The expected length of life or duration of something.
- How is expectancy pronounced?
- UK /ɪkˈspektənsi/, US /ɪkˈspektənsi/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
