expect

动词

1. 1

   预期、预料、以为

   We expect the results to be announced sometime next week.

   我们预期结果会在下周某个时候公布。

2. 2

   期待、等待

   She is expecting an important call from the hospital.

   她正在等医院打来的一通重要电话。

3. 3

   要求、指望、期望

   The company expects all staff to arrive on time.

   公司要求所有员工都要准时上班。

4. 4

   等候、准备迎接

   We're expecting guests, so please tidy up the living room.

   我们有客人要来，所以请把客厅整理一下。

5. 5

   怀孕、待产常用进行式

   They are expecting their second child in March.

   他们的第二个孩子预计三月出生。

6. 6

   想必、大概口语，多用于第一人称

   I expect he missed the train again this morning.

   我想他今天早上又错过火车了。