expect
To think or believe that something will happen or that someone will arrive. It is also used to express that you believe someone has a duty to do something.
例文
3 / 5I expect it will rain this afternoon because the sky is very dark.
I think it is likely to rain later today.
The university expects all students to submit their assignments on time.
The school requires students to hand in work by the deadline.
I didn't expect to see you at the party!
I was surprised to see you there.
反対語
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of 'EXpect' as looking 'EXternally' (outward) into the future to see what is coming.
クイックテスト
We ___ more than fifty people to attend the wedding next week.
正解!
正解は: expect
例文
I expect it will rain this afternoon because the sky is very dark.
everydayI think it is likely to rain later today.
The university expects all students to submit their assignments on time.
formalThe school requires students to hand in work by the deadline.
I didn't expect to see you at the party!
informalI was surprised to see you there.
Economists expect that the inflation rate will remain stable throughout the year.
academicExperts predict that prices will not change much this year.
We expect a detailed response from our suppliers by the end of the business day.
businessWe are waiting for and require an answer from the vendors today.
反対語
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
expecting a baby
pregnant
what do you expect?
used to say you are not surprised by a bad situation
beyond expectations
better or more than what was predicted
よく混同される語
'Wait' is the physical act of staying in a place until something happens, while 'expect' is the mental belief that it will happen.
'Hope' is wanting something to happen, while 'expect' is thinking it is likely to happen.
使い方のコツ
The verb 'expect' is frequently followed by an object and a 'to' infinitive (e.g., 'I expect him to arrive'). When used in the continuous form 'expecting', it often refers to pregnancy.
よくある間違い
Learners often say 'I am expecting the bus' when they mean 'I am waiting for the bus.' Use 'expect' for the belief and 'wait' for the time spent.
覚え方のコツ
Think of 'EXpect' as looking 'EXternally' (outward) into the future to see what is coming.
語源
From the Latin 'expectare', which means 'to look out for' or 'to await'.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In English-speaking business cultures, saying 'I expect you to...' is a polite but very firm way of giving a direct order.
クイックテスト
We ___ more than fifty people to attend the wedding next week.
正解!
正解は: expect
関連する文法
関連語彙
To stay in a place or delay an action until a specific time...
hopeTo want something to happen or be true and believe that it i...
futureThe future refers to the period of time that will happen aft...
probabilityProbability is how likely it is that something will happen....
forecastA forecast is a description of what is likely to happen in t...
関連単語
complement
A2A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.
compound
A2Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.
conceive
A2To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.
confer
A2To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.
conform
A2To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.
consecutive
A2Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
consistency
A2Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.
disclude
B1Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.
antiformous
B1Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.
interspect
B1Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.
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