expect

US /ɪkˈspekt/

UK /ɪkˈspekt/

1.

期望, 預計

regard (something) as likely to happen

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I expect him to arrive any minute now.

我預計他隨時都會到。

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We expect good results from this project.

我們期望這個項目能有好的結果。

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anticipate foresee predict await look forward to

2.

要求, 期望

require (something) as a duty or obligation

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I expect you to be on time.

我要求你準時。

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The company expects loyalty from its employees.

公司要求員工忠誠。

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require demand insist on call for

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expected expectation life expectancy