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Anticipates Meaning in English

word · lemma: anticipate

ænˈtɪsəˌpeɪts
an-TISS-uh-payts
æntˈɪsɪpˌeɪts
an-TISS-ih-payts

释义

To expect something to happen and prepare for it in advance. It can also mean to do something before it happens or before someone else does.

用法与细微差别

Formal; common in business and academic contexts. Often used with positive or negative expectations ('anticipates problems', 'anticipates success'). Sometimes confused with 'expects', but 'anticipate' often implies taking action or preparing. Frequently used with objects ('anticipates a delay').

例句

She anticipates a big crowd at the event.

basic

The teacher anticipates many questions from the students.

basic

He anticipates rain, so he brought an umbrella.

basic

The company anticipates higher sales during the holidays.

natural

Nobody anticipates trouble this early in the project.

natural

If the team anticipates the challenges, they'll be ready to handle them.

natural