anticipate

UK //ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt//US //ænˈtɪs.ə.peɪt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'anticipare'，由 'ante'（前）和 'capere'（拿、取）组成，意为提前采取行动或思考。

❶ 预料或期望某事会发生，通常指提前做好准备或采取行动。

“We didn't anticipate so many people would come to the event.”

（我们没预料到会有这么多人来参加活动。）

“She anticipated his question and had the answer ready.”

（她预见到了他的问题，并准备好了答案。）

❶ 对未来可能发生的事情感到兴奋或期待，通常带有积极的情绪。

“The children are eagerly anticipating their summer vacation.”

（孩子们热切期待着暑假的到来。）

“She anticipated meeting her favorite author at the book signing.”

（她期待着在签售会上见到她最喜欢的作家。）

同义词:expect, foresee, predict, await, look forward to

anticipate with pleasure — 愉快地期待某事发生，通常用于正式或礼貌的表达中。

“We anticipate with pleasure the opportunity to work with you.”

（我们愉快地期待着与您合作的机会。）