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单词 expect
释义 expect
v.tr.
  1. (often foll. by to + infin., or that + clause) a regard as likely; assume as a future event or occurrence. b (often foll. by of) look for as appropriate or one's due (from a person) (I expect cooperation; expect you to be here; expected better of you).
  2. colloq. (often foll. by that + clause) think, suppose (I expect we'll be on time).
  3. be shortly to have (a baby) (is expecting twins).
Phrases and idioms
be expecting colloq. be pregnant.
Derivatives
expectable adj.
Etymology: L exspectare (as EX-(1), spectare look, frequent. of specere see)
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