"expectations" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 期望
• 期待

Definition

对未来会发生什么或者你希望发生什么的感受或信念。也可指你认为别人应达到的标准。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于正式或中性语境。常见搭配有“高期望”、“符合期望”、“超出期望”。常用于学习、工作或个人目标方面。不要与“希望”混淆（更偏感性，强调心愿）。

Examples

We have high expectations for this project.

我们对这个项目有很高的**期望**。

Her expectations were not met.

她的**期望**没有被满足。

Parents often have expectations for their children.

父母常常对孩子有**期望**。

My expectations were too high, so I ended up disappointed.

我的**期望**太高了，所以最后很失望。

Let's set realistic expectations before we start.

在开始之前，让我们设定实际的**期望**。

She always tries to exceed everyone's expectations.

她总是努力超越大家的**期望**。