"anticipation" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 期待
• 預期

Definition

對未來即將發生的事情感到興奮或緊張的心情；或指期待某事發生的行為。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

『Anticipation』較正式，多用於描述事情將發生前的興奮或緊張。常見搭配如 'in anticipation of'、'filled with anticipation'、'with great anticipation'。和『expectation』（較中性）不同。

Examples

The children waited in anticipation for the magic show to begin.

孩子們帶著**期待**等待魔術表演開始。

She opened the envelope in anticipation, hoping for good news.

她懷著**期待**打開了信封，希望有好消息。

There was a sense of anticipation before the final match.

決賽前有一種**期待**的氣氛。

You could feel the anticipation growing as the band set up on stage.

當樂隊在舞臺上佈置時，你能感受到**期待**正在增加。

She texted me in anticipation of my birthday party, asking what she should wear.

她提前為我生日派對發信息問該穿什麼。

The crowd held its breath in anticipation as the race began.

比賽開始時，人羣因**期待**而屏住呼吸。