anticipatory

形容词

1. 1

   期待的、满怀期待的

   An anticipatory hush fell over the audience as the lights dimmed.

   灯光转暗时，观众席上弥漫著一股期待的静默。

2. 2

   预先的、先行的、防患未然的正式

   The city took anticipatory measures before the storm arrived.

   市政府在暴风雨来袭前就采取了预先的防范措施。