"expectant" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 期待的
• 怀孕的（女性）

Definition

感到很快会有好事或重要事情发生；也用来形容怀孕的女性。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

'Expectant' 常用在名词前，如 'expectant mother'（怀孕的女性），'expectant crowd'（充满期待的人群）。它较正式，多见于书面语。

Examples

The expectant mother smiled at her baby photo.

这位**期待中的**母亲对宝宝的照片微笑。

An expectant crowd waited for the show to start.

**期待的**人群等待着演出开始。

She gave her expectant friend some flowers.

她送了花给她那位**怀孕的**朋友。

His expectant look made it clear he was waiting for good news.

他**期待的**表情说明他在等好消息。

You could feel the expectant energy before the announcement.

在宣布之前，你能感受到**期待的**气氛。

Sandy joined an expectant parents' class last week.

Sandy 上周参加了**准父母**课程。