anticipate

US /ænˈtɪs.ə.peɪt/
UK /ænˈtɪs.ə.peɪt/
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1.

預期, 預料

regard as probable; expect or predict

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We don't anticipate any problems.
我們不預期會有任何問題。
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The company anticipates a rise in sales next quarter.
公司預計下季度銷售額將增長。
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expectpredictforeseeforecastforetell
2.

預先阻止, 搶先

act in advance of (someone) in order to prevent them from doing something; forestall

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He anticipated his opponent's move and blocked it.
他預料到對手的舉動並將其阻止。
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She anticipated their questions by providing all the information upfront.
她通過提前提供所有信息來預先回答他們的問題。
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forestallpre-emptinterceptpreventavert