to expect
01
期待, 预料
to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something
Transitive: to expect sth
语法信息
形态构成
简单词
状态动词
规则
现在时
expect
第三人称单数
expects
现在分词
expecting
一般过去时
expected
过去分词
expected
例子
The weather forecast led us to expect rain this weekend.
天气预报让我们期待这个周末会下雨。
02
期待孩子, 怀孕
to be pregnant and awaiting the birth of a child
Intransitive
Transitive: to expect one's child
例子
She just announced she's expecting in May.
她刚刚宣布她五月份要生孩子了。
03
要求, 期待
to demand that someone fulfills a duty
Ditransitive: to expect sb to do sth
例子
The teacher expects students to complete their homework on time.
老师期望学生按时完成作业。
04
期待, 预料
to think about or wait for something or someone that is likely to happen or arrive soon
Transitive: to expect sb/sth
例子
She’s expecting a call from her friend any moment now.
她期待着朋友随时打来的电话。
05
期望, 要求
to view something as necessary or deserved based on the situation
Transitive: to expect a behavior or treatment
例子
The manager expects professionalism from all employees during meetings.
经理期望所有员工在会议期间表现出专业性。
