"anticipating" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 期待
• 預料

Definition

期待某事發生，或為某事提前做準備，通常帶有興奮或積極的心情。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

多用於正式或書面語，常與事件、情感搭配：如 'anticipating a response'，表示主動準備或預判，跟單純“等待”的 'expecting' 不一樣。

Examples

She is anticipating her friend's visit.

她正在**期待**朋友的來訪。

The team is anticipating some challenges.

團隊正在**預料**會有一些挑戰。

I am anticipating good results on my test.

我**期待**考試有好成績。

We're anticipating a big crowd at the concert tonight.

我們今晚音樂會**預料**會有很多人。

If you're anticipating bad weather, bring an umbrella just in case.

如果你**預料**會有惡劣天氣，帶把傘以防萬一。

He was nervously anticipating the results of his interview.

他緊張地**期待**面試結果。