ex
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第三人称
expects
现在进行时
expecting
过去式
expected
过去完成时
expected
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期待, 预料
to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something
及物动词
- 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。
- As a manager, it's important to clearly communicate what you expect from your team.
作为经理,重要的是要清楚地传达你对团队的期望。
- She didn't expect such a warm reception at the event.
她没料到在活动中会受到如此热情的接待。
- The teacher outlined what students could expect on the upcoming exam.
老师概述了学生可以在即将到来的考试中期待什么。
- He expects a promotion after all his hard work this year.
他期望在今年的所有努力之后得到晋升。
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期待孩子, 怀孕
to be pregnant and awaiting the birth of a child
- She just announced she's expecting in May.
她刚刚宣布她五月份要生孩子了。
- They were overjoyed to learn they are expecting their first child.
他们欣喜若狂地得知他们期待着他们的第一个孩子。
- She's expecting twins and can't wait to meet them.
她期待着双胞胎,迫不及待地想见到他们。
- He's been reading books on fatherhood ever since they found out she's expecting.
自从他们发现她期待一个孩子以来,他一直在阅读关于父亲身份的书籍。
- They told their friends they were expecting during a dinner party.
他们在晚餐派对上告诉朋友他们正在期待一个孩子。
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要求, 期待
to demand that someone fulfills a duty
- The teacher expects students to complete their homework on time.
老师期望学生按时完成作业。
- The manager expects all employees to adhere to the company policies.
经理期望所有员工遵守公司政策。
- Parents often expect their children to help with household chores.
父母经常期望他们的孩子帮忙做家务。
- The coach expects the players to give their best effort in every game.
教练期望球员们在每场比赛中都全力以赴。
- Society expects individuals to follow laws and regulations.
社会期望个人遵守法律法规。
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期待, 预料
to think about or wait for something or someone that is likely to happen or arrive soon
及物动词
- She’s expecting a call from her friend any moment now.
她期待着朋友随时打来的电话。
- He is expecting an important email regarding the job offer.
他正在期待一封关于工作机会的重要邮件。
- We’re expecting a visit from relatives this weekend.
我们期待这个周末有亲戚来访。
- He’s expecting a package that was supposed to arrive today.
他期待着一个本应今天到达的包裹。
- We expect them any minute now.
我们期待他们随时到来。
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期望, 要求
to view something as necessary or deserved based on the situation
及物动词
- 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。
- We expect honesty from our leaders in matters of public interest.
在公共利益问题上,我们期望我们的领导人诚实。
- Customers expect quality service when they pay a premium price.
当顾客支付高价时,他们期望得到优质服务。
- He expects punctuality as a sign of respect for everyone’s time.
他期望守时作为对每个人时间的尊重的标志。
- Team members expect fair treatment from their leader during evaluations.
团队成员在评估期间期望从他们的领导者那里得到公平的对待。