expectation
US /ˌek.spekˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌek.spekˈteɪ.ʃən/
1.
期望, 预期
a strong belief that something will happen or be the case
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There is an expectation that the economy will improve.
人们预期经济会好转。
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He failed to meet his parents' high expectations.
他未能达到父母的高期望。
2.
期望
a person's strong belief about what will happen or what they should achieve
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My expectation is that we will finish on time.
我的期望是我们会按时完成。
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He lives up to the expectation of being a great leader.
他符合成为一名伟大领导者的期望。