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基本释义:预期;期望;认为
词源:源自拉丁语"expectare",意为"等待"
认为某事很可能发生
认为某人有责任做某事
认为某事是应该发生的
"expect"强调基于事实或合理依据的预期,与"hope"(希望)不同,后者仅表达愿望。
I expect the meeting to start on time.
She expects a promotion this year.
They expect us to arrive by 8 pm.
我预计会议会准时开始。
她期待今年能升职。
他们希望我们8点前到达。
伊克-斯佩克特(重读"斯佩")
伊克-斯佩克特(重读"斯佩")
期待某事发生
预期做某事
认为某事会发生
I expect you can help me. (不自然)
正确:I hope you can help me.
She expects going to the party. (错误)
正确:She expects to go to the party.
1. 我预计包裹今天会到。
2. 他们希望我们在周五前完成报告。
3. 你预计会有很多人来吗?
1. I expect you will come.
2. She expects to see him tomorrow.
3. We are expecting the delivery.