anticipation

• 表示期待或预感到某事将要发生的动作，常带有兴奋或不安的情绪。也可指预先采取的行动或提前准备。

A noun referring to the act of expecting or looking forward to something that is going to happen, often with a sense of excitement or anxiety.

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1. Expectation of somethingB1formal

   The act of looking forward to something that is going to happen, often with excitement or anxiety.

   期待

   • The children were full of anticipation before the birthday party.
   • She waited in anticipation for the exam results.
   • There was a sense of anticipation in the air before the concert.

   同义词expectancyexpectationforetastehopeprospect

2. Foreseeing or predictingB2formal

   The act of thinking about something that will happen in the future and preparing for it.

   预见

   • In anticipation of the storm, they stocked up on supplies.
   • The company increased production in anticipation of high demand.
   • His anticipation of market trends helped the business succeed.

   同义词expectancyexpectationforesightforethoughtpredictionpreparedness