expect

美音音标: [ɪk'spekt] expect
英音音标: [ɪk'spekt] result.0.expl|add:"

同义
anticipate expect
词性
v
解释
regard something as probable or likely
示例
The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow

同义
expect ask require
词性
v
解释
consider obligatory; request and expect
示例
We require our secretary to be on time|Aren't we asking too much of these children?|I expect my students to arrive in time for their lessons

同义
expect look wait await
词性
v
解释
look forward to the probable occurrence of
示例
We were expecting a visit from our relatives|She is looking to a promotion|he is waiting to be drafted

同义
expect
词性
v
解释
consider reasonable or due
示例
I'm expecting a full explanation as to why these files were destroyed

同义
expect
词性
v
解释
look forward to the birth of a child
示例
She is expecting in March

同义
carry bear have a bun in the oven expect gestate
词性
v
解释
be pregnant with
示例
She is bearing his child|The are expecting another child in January|I am carrying his child