| 单词 | i expect so |
| 释义 | > as lemmasI expect so P4. I expect so: used to indicate that the speaker believes that a previous statement is probably true; also used as an expression of tentative affirmation. Also in negative contexts, as I expect not, I don't expect so. ΚΠ 1748 E. Moore Foundling iii. iii. 37 Fid. Your Brother will do me Justice, and account for his own Conduct. Roset. I expect so, Fidelia. 1835 Star & Republican Banner (Gettysburg, Pa.) 29 June When we come to the next cross road, we must get down—at least, I expect so; but we shall know in a minute. 1929 Oakland (Calif.) Tribune 4 Jan. (Mag. section) 3/4 Haven't you ever heard of rouge? I expect not. 1979 Contemp. Rev. Sept. 132 ‘I don't suppose you'll be talking much..about your new job?’ Surprised, I said, ‘I don't expect so. But why?’ 2014 Daily Post (N. Wales) (Nexis) 31 Oct. (News section) 2 Q Have you ever forgotten your lines? A I expect so, but I've forgotten when! < as lemmas |
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