"expectancy" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 预期
• 期望

Definition

一种期待某件事发生的感觉或状态。也可以指某事持续的平均时间，如“预期寿命”。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于正式或专业领域，如'预期寿命'、'成功预期'。日常对话中较少使用，更常用'期望'表达一般期待。

Examples

The expectancy of rain is high today.

今天下雨的**预期**很高。

Her expectancy about the trip made her smile.

她对旅行的**期望**让她微笑。

Life expectancy has increased over the years.

多年来，**预期寿命**提高了。

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

音乐会开始前，空气中弥漫着**期待**的气氛。

Higher education often leads to a longer life expectancy.

受过高等教育往往有更高的**预期寿命**。

The team's expectancy for winning was obvious.

球队获胜的**期望**非常明显。