expected

• 形容某事被认为是可能发生的，或符合正常情况、在意料之中的。

Describes something that is considered likely or normal to happen.

1. Anticipated or predictedA2formal

   Regarded as likely to happen or to be the case.

   预期的

   • The expected arrival time is 3 PM.
   • Her promotion was widely expected by her colleagues.
   • The expected outcome of the experiment was positive.

   同义词anticipatedawaitedhoped-forlikelyprobable

   反义词surprisingunanticipatedunexpectedunforeseen

2. Required or appropriateB1formal

   Considered necessary or suitable under the circumstances.

   应有的

   • Students are expected to follow the school rules.
   • It is expected that you will complete the assignment on time.
   • The expected behavior at the ceremony is to remain silent.

   同义词appropriatefittingmandatorynecessaryobligatoryprescribedproperrequiredrequisitesuitable

• 表示认为某事很可能发生或将会发生的动词，也指等待、盼望，或要求、指望某人做某事。

A verb used to indicate anticipating or regarding something as likely to happen.

1. AnticipateA2formal

   To think or believe that something will happen or that someone will arrive or do something.

   预料

   • I expect her to arrive soon.
   • They expect rain tomorrow.
   • We expect you to complete the task on time.

   同义词anticipateawaitcount onenvisionforeseelook forpredict

2. Consider as reasonableB1formal

   To regard something as likely or probable.

   预料

   • What do you expect from this meeting?
   • He expects too much from his employees.
   • I expect better behavior from you.

   同义词anticipateassumebelieveenvisagefigureforeseeimaginepredictpresumereckonsupposethink

3. AwaitB1formal

   To wait for something to happen.

   期待

   • They are expecting guests for dinner.
   • She is expecting a baby in June.
   • We expect delivery by Friday.

   同义词anticipateawaitlook for