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expectation

noun
 OPAL W
/ˌekspekˈteɪʃn/
/ˌekspekˈteɪʃn/
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  1.  
     [uncountable, countable] a belief that something will happen because it is likely预料；预期；期待
    • expectation of something We are confident in our expectation of a full recovery.我们满怀信心地期待着完全康复。
    • We certainly had a reasonable expectation of success.我们对成功有所期待是理所当然的。
    • expectation about something the government's expectations about the economy政府有关经济的预测
    • expectation that… There was a general expectation that he would win.普遍认为他会获胜。
    • She had a legitimate expectation that her application would succeed.她有理由期望她的申请会成功。
    • The expectation is that property prices will rise.预计地产价格会上涨。
    • in expectation of something Buyers are holding back in expectation of further price cuts.买家预计价格会进一步下调，因而纷纷退缩。
    • in expectation I applied for the post more in hope than expectation.我申请这个职位是希望多于期待。
    • Contrary to expectations, interest rates did not rise.出乎意料的是利率并未上升。
    • Against all expectations, she was enjoying herself.完全没想到她过得非常快活。
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    • Profits are broadly in line with expectations.利润大体上与预期相符。
    • Sales came in above expectations this week.本周的销售情况超出了预期。
    • She has defied all expectations with her career.对人们就她的事业作出的所有预期，她都不以为然。
    • The article was written before the election result in the clear expectation of a Labour victory.这篇文章写于选举结果产生之前，当时明显预料工党会胜出。
    • The course has produced results way beyond expectation.这一课程产生的效果远远出乎意料。
    • The plaintiff is aged 30 and has a normal expectation of life.原告30 岁， 预期有正常的寿命。
    • The rise in share price confounded expectations.股价上升证明预期有误。
    • The various categories of operating expenditure are broadly in line with expectations.各方面的运营开支基本上与预期的相符。
    • There is still a general expectation that married couples will have children.一般仍认为已婚人士应生儿育女。
    • They bought real estate in the expectation of a rise in prices.他们购进了房地产期望升值。
    • Users have changed their expectations of library services.读者已经改变他们对图书馆服务的期望。
    • differences in the expectations held by different social groups不同社会群体拥有的不同期待
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • big
    • great
    • high
    • …
    verb + expectation
    • have
    • hold
    • establish
    • …
    expectation + verb
    • grow
    • rise
    • change
    • …
    preposition
    • above expectation
    • against expectation
    • contrary to expectation
    • …
    phrases
    • have every expectation
    • in line with expectations
    See full entry
  2.  
     [countable, usually plural, uncountable] a hope that something good will happen希望；盼望
    • She went to college with great expectations.她满怀希望地进入大学。
    • to have high/low expectations期望值高/低
    • I don't want to raise your expectations too much.我不想过分提高你的期望。
    • The results exceeded our expectations.结果比我们希望的还好。
    • The numbers attending fell short of expectations.出席的人数比预期的要少。
    • The event did not live up to expectations.这项活动有负众望。
    • There was an air of expectation and great curiosity.有着一种期待和强烈好奇的气氛。
    • expectations for somebody/something He has high expectations for the team.他对团队有很高的期望。
    • The White House said that they did not have any grand expectations for today's meeting.白宫表示，他们对今天的会议没有任何过高的期望。
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    • He had been successful beyond his expectations.他的成功超出了自己的预期。
    • They've found success far beyond their initial expectations.他们发现，成功远远超出他们当初的预期。
    • This realization of our dreams surpassed even our wildest expectations.我们梦想的实现甚至超越了我们最大胆的估计。
    • the tensions and expectations surrounding the show围绕这一节目的压力和期待
    • Heightened expectations for educational progress had not been realized.对教育发展的更高期望还没有实现。
    • Her approach sought to lower people's expectations.她的方式旨在降低人们的期望。
    • We have high expectations for her future.我们对于她的未来有很高的期望。
    • Many children start with low expectations.许多孩子在开始时期望都不高。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • big
    • great
    • high
    • …
    verb + expectation
    • have
    • hold
    • establish
    • …
    expectation + verb
    • grow
    • rise
    • change
    • …
    preposition
    • above expectation
    • against expectation
    • contrary to expectation
    • …
    phrases
    • have every expectation
    • in line with expectations
    See full entry
  3.  
     [countable, usually plural] a strong belief about the way something should happen or how somebody should behave期望；指望
    • Unfortunately the new software has failed to meet expectations.遗憾的是新软件并不理想。
    • expectations of somebody Some parents have unrealistic expectations of their children.有些父母对孩子的指望不切实际。
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    • Her new car has not lived up to her expectations.她的新车没有达到她的期望。
    • I have modest expectations about what my research can accomplish.对自己的研究能取得的成果，我抱有适度的期望。
    • What should you do when an employee's performance is below expectation?在雇员的业绩没有达到期望值时，你会怎样做 ?
    • trying to influence public expectations of the police试图影响公众对警方的期望
    • It doesn't conform to people's normal expectations of what a zoo is.这与人们通常对动物园的预期不符。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • big
    • great
    • high
    • …
    verb + expectation
    • have
    • hold
    • establish
    • …
    expectation + verb
    • grow
    • rise
    • change
    • …
    preposition
    • above expectation
    • against expectation
    • contrary to expectation
    • …
    phrases
    • have every expectation
    • in line with expectations
    See full entry
    4. Word Originmid 16th cent.: from Latin expectatio(n-), from the verb expectare (see expect).

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