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anticipates

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

词源

源自拉丁语 'anticipare',意为 '提前采取行动',由 'ante'(前)和 'capere'(抓住)组成。

verb

❶ 预料或期待某事发生,通常指提前想到并做好准备。

“She anticipates a positive response from her boss.”

(她预料老板会给出积极的回应。)

“The team anticipates finishing the project by next week.”

(团队预计下周前完成这个项目。)

❶ 提前行动以应对可能发生的事情,通常带有预防或准备的意味。

“The company anticipates market changes by adjusting its strategy.”

(公司通过调整策略来应对市场变化。)

“She anticipates her guests' needs by preparing extra food.”

(她准备了额外的食物以应对客人的需求。)

同义词:expect, foresee, predict, prepare for, look forward to

常见短语

anticipate with excitement — 兴奋地期待某事,通常用于描述对积极事件的期待。

“The children anticipate the holiday with excitement.”

(孩子们兴奋地期待着假期。)

anticipate the worst — 预料最坏的情况,通常用于描述对负面结果的担忧或准备。

“He always anticipates the worst, but things usually turn out fine.”

(他总是预料最坏的情况,但事情通常结果不错。)