anticipation

名詞

UK/ænˌtɪs.ɪˈpeɪ.ʃᵊn/
US/ænˌtɪs.əˈpeɪ.ʃᵊn/

定義 anticipation 名詞

  1. C2Uncountable

    a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen in the near future.

    • The children were filled with excited anticipation after learning about our upcoming trip to the long-awaited resort.

    • In the months leading up to the wedding, the bride was immersed in the anticipation of her future life, which filled her with joy.

    • The fans are full of anticipation for the upcoming game, and the atmosphere is electric both inside and outside the stadium.

片語 anticipation 名詞

  • in anticipation (of)

    expecting something to happen and preparing for it

    They arrived early in anticipation of getting the best seats.