"expectancy" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 預期
• 期望

Definition

一種期待某件事發生的感覺或狀態。也可以指某事持續的平均時間，如「預期壽命」。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

多用於正式或專業領域，如「預期壽命」、「成功預期」。日常對話中較少使用，比較常用「期望」來表達一般期待。

Examples

The expectancy of rain is high today.

今天下雨的**預期**很高。

Her expectancy about the trip made her smile.

她對旅行的**期望**讓她微笑。

Life expectancy has increased over the years.

多年來，**預期壽命**提高了。

There was a sense of expectancy in the air before the concert began.

音樂會開始前，空氣中瀰漫著**期待**的氣氛。

Higher education often leads to a longer life expectancy.

受過高等教育通常有更高的**預期壽命**。

The team's expectancy for winning was obvious.

球隊獲勝的**期望**非常明顯。