expectant

形容词

1. 1

   期待的、满怀期盼的

   The children waited in expectant silence for the show to begin.

   孩子们满怀期待地安静等著表演开始。

2. 2

   怀孕的、即将为人父母的多用于名词前

   The clinic offers free classes for expectant mothers and fathers.

   这家诊所为即将为人父母者提供免费课程。