英语词汇“expect”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

expect

(ɪkspekt )

Word forms: expects , expecting , expected

1. verb B1

If you expect something to happen, you believe that it will happen.

...a council workman who expects to lose his job in the next few weeks. [VERB to-infinitive]

They no longer expect corporate profits to improve. [VERB noun to-infinitive]

The talks are expected to continue until tomorrow. [be VERB-ed to-infinitive]

Few expected that he would declare his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the presidency. [VERB that]

It is expected that the new owner will change the yacht's name. [be VERB-ed that]

They expect a gradual improvement in sales of new cars. [VERB noun]

2. verb [usually cont] B1

If you are expecting something or someone, you believe that they will be delivered to you or come to you soon, often because this has been arranged earlier.

I am expecting several important letters but nothing has arrived. [VERB noun]

I wasn't expecting a visitor. [VERB noun]

We were expecting him home again any day now. [VERB noun adverb]

3. verb B1+

If you expect something, or expect a person to do something, you believe that it is your right to have that thing, or the person's duty to do it for you.

He wasn't expecting our hospitality. [VERB noun]

I do expect to have some time to myself in the evenings. [VERB to-infinitive]

I wasn't expecting you to help. [VERB noun to-infinitive]

Is this a rational thing to expect of your partner, or not? [VERB noun + of]

She realizes now she expected too much of Helen. [V amount + of]

Synonyms: anticipate, look forward to, predict, envisage

4. verb

If you tell someone not to expect something, you mean that the thing is unlikely to happen as they have planned or imagined, and they should not hope that it will.

Don't expect an instant cure. [VERB noun]

You cannot expect to like all the people you will work with. [VERB to-infinitive]

Don't expect me to come and visit you there. [VERB noun to-infinitive]

5. verb [only cont] B2

If you say that a woman is expecting a baby, or that she is expecting, you mean that she is pregnant.

She was expecting another baby. [VERB noun]

I hear Dawn's expecting again. [VERB]

6. I expect phrase B2

You say 'I expect' to suggest that a statement is probably correct, or a natural consequence of the present situation, although you have no definite knowledge. [spoken]

I expect you can guess what follows.

I expect you're tired.

'Will Joe be here at Christmas?'—'I expect so.'

'I don't think you have much of a case.'—'I expect not.'

7. what can/do you expect phrase

You can say 'What can you expect?' or 'What do you expect?' to emphasize that there is nothing surprising about a situation or a person's behaviour, especially if you find this disappointing. [spoken, emphasis]

It tastes artificial, but at that price what can you expect?

If a guy hunts and owns guns, what do you expect?

Collocations:

expect a profit

Analysts expect a profit of 710 million for the full year, up from 514 million in 2013.

Times, Sunday Times

If our fund manager makes a profit on the sale of our banking portfolio, we expect the profit to be paid to us.

The Sun

The loss for the past year stunned analysts who had expected a profit of 900million.

The Sun

expect fully

By 2030 perhaps we can expect fully autonomous cars that can go anywhere.

Times, Sunday Times

By the end of the competition, the sponsors expect fully developed vehicles equivalent to prototypes ready for a production decision.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

The government has said that it expects fully self-driving cars to be on the roads by the end of next year.

Times,Sunday Times

expected soon

The findings of that consultation are expected soon.

Times, Sunday Times

Submissions have been solicited and new rules should be expected soon.

Times, Sunday Times

The meeting was described as 'positive' and further negotiations are expected soon.

Times, Sunday Times

Talks are under way to finalise an agreement which could cover 60 aircraft, with 25 expected soon to become firm orders.

Times, Sunday Times

With no rate rise expected soon, savers face a difficult decision.

Times, Sunday Times

forecasters expect

The forecasters expect it to average just 0.1% this year, 1.6% next year and 1.9% in 2017.

Times, Sunday Times

Not many forecasters expect unemployment to continue to fall this year.

Times,Sunday Times

Forecasters expect the new solar cycle to peak in 2012-2013, producing many more auroras.

Times, Sunday Times

Many forecasters expect unemployment to continue to rise.

Times, Sunday Times

All forecasters expect more house price rises in 2016, with average growth of 4-6 per cent.

Times, Sunday Times

half expect

You half expect her hands to be webbed.

Times, Sunday Times

Were you to run your fingernails down the page, you'd half expect to find grime under them.

The Times Literary Supplement

You half expect him to slap his knee.

Times, Sunday Times

Two thirds plan to employ more, against a global average of half, and half expect to drive growth through 'product and service innovation'.

Times, Sunday Times

Even sceptics should half expect a spectre to appear.

Times, Sunday Times

Translations:

Chinese: 期待

Japanese: 期待する

单词	expect
释义	expect (ɪkspekt ) Word forms: expects , expecting , expected 1. verb B1 If you expect something to happen, you believe that it will happen. ...a council workman who expects to lose his job in the next few weeks. [VERB to-infinitive] They no longer expect corporate profits to improve. [VERB noun to-infinitive] The talks are expected to continue until tomorrow. [be VERB-ed to-infinitive] Few expected that he would declare his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the presidency. [VERB that] It is expected that the new owner will change the yacht's name. [be VERB-ed that] They expect a gradual improvement in sales of new cars. [VERB noun] 2. verb [usually cont] B1 If you are expecting something or someone, you believe that they will be delivered to you or come to you soon, often because this has been arranged earlier. I am expecting several important letters but nothing has arrived. [VERB noun] I wasn't expecting a visitor. [VERB noun] We were expecting him home again any day now. [VERB noun adverb] 3. verb B1+ If you expect something, or expect a person to do something, you believe that it is your right to have that thing, or the person's duty to do it for you. He wasn't expecting our hospitality. [VERB noun] I do expect to have some time to myself in the evenings. [VERB to-infinitive] I wasn't expecting you to help. [VERB noun to-infinitive] Is this a rational thing to expect of your partner, or not? [VERB noun + of] She realizes now she expected too much of Helen. [V amount + of] Synonyms: anticipate, look forward to, predict, envisage 4. verb If you tell someone not to expect something, you mean that the thing is unlikely to happen as they have planned or imagined, and they should not hope that it will. Don't expect an instant cure. [VERB noun] You cannot expect to like all the people you will work with. [VERB to-infinitive] Don't expect me to come and visit you there. [VERB noun to-infinitive] 5. verb [only cont] B2 If you say that a woman is expecting a baby, or that she is expecting, you mean that she is pregnant. She was expecting another baby. [VERB noun] I hear Dawn's expecting again. [VERB] 6. I expect phrase B2 You say 'I expect' to suggest that a statement is probably correct, or a natural consequence of the present situation, although you have no definite knowledge. [spoken] I expect you can guess what follows. I expect you're tired. 'Will Joe be here at Christmas?'—'I expect so.' 'I don't think you have much of a case.'—'I expect not.' 7. what can/do you expect phrase You can say 'What can you expect?' or 'What do you expect?' to emphasize that there is nothing surprising about a situation or a person's behaviour, especially if you find this disappointing. [spoken, emphasis] It tastes artificial, but at that price what can you expect? If a guy hunts and owns guns, what do you expect? Collocations: expect a profit Analysts expect a profit of 710 million for the full year, up from 514 million in 2013. Times, Sunday Times If our fund manager makes a profit on the sale of our banking portfolio, we expect the profit to be paid to us. The Sun The loss for the past year stunned analysts who had expected a profit of 900million. The Sun expect fully By 2030 perhaps we can expect fully autonomous cars that can go anywhere. Times, Sunday Times By the end of the competition, the sponsors expect fully developed vehicles equivalent to prototypes ready for a production decision. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The government has said that it expects fully self-driving cars to be on the roads by the end of next year. Times,Sunday Times expected soon The findings of that consultation are expected soon. Times, Sunday Times Submissions have been solicited and new rules should be expected soon. Times, Sunday Times The meeting was described as 'positive' and further negotiations are expected soon. Times, Sunday Times Talks are under way to finalise an agreement which could cover 60 aircraft, with 25 expected soon to become firm orders. Times, Sunday Times With no rate rise expected soon, savers face a difficult decision. Times, Sunday Times forecasters expect The forecasters expect it to average just 0.1% this year, 1.6% next year and 1.9% in 2017. Times, Sunday Times Not many forecasters expect unemployment to continue to fall this year. Times,Sunday Times Forecasters expect the new solar cycle to peak in 2012-2013, producing many more auroras. Times, Sunday Times Many forecasters expect unemployment to continue to rise. Times, Sunday Times All forecasters expect more house price rises in 2016, with average growth of 4-6 per cent. Times, Sunday Times half expect You half expect her hands to be webbed. Times, Sunday Times Were you to run your fingernails down the page, you'd half expect to find grime under them. The Times Literary Supplement You half expect him to slap his knee. Times, Sunday Times Two thirds plan to employ more, against a global average of half, and half expect to drive growth through 'product and service innovation'. Times, Sunday Times Even sceptics should half expect a spectre to appear. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 期待 Japanese: 期待する
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