A1 verb 中性 #195 最常用

expect

/ɪkˈspekt/

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.

例句

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1

I expect it will rain this afternoon because the sky is very dark.

I think it is likely to rain later today.

2

The university expects all students to submit their assignments on time.

The school requires students to hand in work by the deadline.

3

I didn't expect to see you at the party!

I was surprised to see you there.

词族

名词
expectation
Verb
expect
副词
expectedly
形容词
expectant
相关
expectancy
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记忆技巧

Think of 'EXpect' as looking 'EXternally' (outward) into the future to see what is coming.

快速测验

We ___ more than fifty people to attend the wedding next week.

正确!

正确答案是: expect

例句

1

I expect it will rain this afternoon because the sky is very dark.

everyday

I think it is likely to rain later today.

2

The university expects all students to submit their assignments on time.

formal

The school requires students to hand in work by the deadline.

3

I didn't expect to see you at the party!

informal

I was surprised to see you there.

4

Economists expect that the inflation rate will remain stable throughout the year.

academic

Experts predict that prices will not change much this year.

5

We expect a detailed response from our suppliers by the end of the business day.

business

We are waiting for and require an answer from the vendors today.

词族

名词
expectation
Verb
expect
副词
expectedly
形容词
expectant
相关
expectancy

常见搭配

expect a baby to be pregnant
expect the best to have a positive outlook on a situation
fully expect to be completely sure something will happen
as expected happening in the way that was predicted
expect a call to wait for someone to telephone you

常用短语

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

容易混淆的词

expect vs wait

'Wait' is the physical act of staying in a place until something happens, while 'expect' is the mental belief that it will happen.

expect vs hope

'Hope' is wanting something to happen, while 'expect' is thinking it is likely to happen.

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使用说明

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.

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常见错误

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.

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记忆技巧

Think of 'EXpect' as looking 'EXternally' (outward) into the future to see what is coming.

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词源

From the Latin 'expectare', which means 'to look out for' or 'to await'.

语法模式

expect + to + verb expect + object + to + verb expect + that + clause
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文化背景

In English-speaking business cultures, saying 'I expect you to...' is a polite but very firm way of giving a direct order.

快速测验

We ___ more than fifty people to attend the wedding next week.

正确!

正确答案是: expect

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