expectation
【期望;预】
🔹 一、发音
expectation /ˌek.spekˈteɪ.ʃən/
音似:「艾克-斯佩克-泰-申」
- 重音在第三个音节 -teɪ-。
🔹 二、词性与意思
expectation(名词)
- 期望;预期 — the belief that something will happen or be the case
- 希望;指望 — a strong belief that something good will happen
🔹 三、例句
- The team has high expectations for the upcoming tournament.
这个团队对即将到来的比赛抱有很高的期望。 - The product failed to meet customer expectations.
该产品未能达到顾客的期望。 - She has great expectations for her children’s future.
她对孩子们的未来寄予厚望。 - We should set realistic expectations to avoid disappointment.
我们应该设定现实的期望,以避免失望。
🔹 四、常见搭配
| 搭配 | 含义 |
|---|---|
| high expectations | 高期望 |
| meet expectations | 达到期望 |
| exceed expectations | 超出期望 |
| realistic expectations | 现实的期望 |
| parental expectations | 父母的期望 |
🔹 五、词源小知识
来自 expect(期待) + 名词后缀 -ation → “期待的状态或行为”
🔹 六、记忆小技巧
expectation = expect + ation
→ “对未来的期望或预测”