anticipate

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

预期, 预料

regard as probable; expect or predict

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We don't anticipate any problems.
我们不预期会有任何问题。
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The company anticipates a rise in sales next quarter.
公司预计下季度销售额将增长。
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expectpredictforeseeforecastforetell
2.

预先阻止, 抢先

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.
他预料到对手的举动并将其阻止。
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She anticipated their questions by providing all the information upfront.
她通过提前提供所有信息来预先回答他们的问题。
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forestallpre-emptinterceptpreventavert