to anticipate
01
预期, 预料
to expect or predict that something will happen
Transitive: to anticipate that | to anticipate sth
例子
He anticipated a positive response to his proposal.
他预期他的提案会得到积极的回应。
She anticipated that the traffic would be heavy during rush hour.
她预料到高峰时段交通会很拥挤。
02
预料, 预测
to predict or sense something in advance and act to prepare for it
Transitive: to anticipate an upcomign situation
例子
She anticipated the traffic and left home earlier than usual.
她预料到了交通状况，比平时更早离开了家。
Anticipating her child ’s needs, she packed snacks and toys for the trip.
预料到孩子的需求，她为旅行准备了零食和玩具。
03
预料, 预见
to recognize someone's desire or instruction ahead of time and act on it before being told
Transitive: to anticipate a command or request
例子
The assistant anticipated his boss's need for coffee and brought it without being asked.
助理预料到老板需要咖啡，没等吩咐就带来了。
Anticipating her father ’s command, the child cleaned up her toys before he entered the room.
预料到父亲的命令，孩子在他进入房间之前清理了她的玩具。
04
预料, 抢先
to act, speak, or think of something before someone else has the chance to
Transitive: to anticipate an idea or remark
例子
Before I could answer, she anticipated my thoughts and spoke them aloud.
在我能回答之前，她就预料到了我的想法并大声说了出来。
She anticipated his joke and finished the punchline before he could.
她预料到了他的笑话，并在他之前完成了笑点。
05
期待, 热切盼望
to eagerly await or expect something with excitement
Transitive: to anticipate a desirable event
例子
She anticipated her birthday party with great excitement.
她非常兴奋地期待着她的生日派对。
They are anticipating the release of the new movie next month.
他们期待着下个月新电影的上映。
06
先于, 预示
to happen or exist before something else, signaling or preparing for its occurrence
Transitive: to anticipate sth
例子
The invention of the telegraph anticipated modern communication technology.
电报的发明预见了现代通信技术。
The faint glow on the horizon anticipated the rising sun.
地平线上微弱的光芒预示着太阳的升起。
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