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源自拉丁语 'anticipatio',由 'ante'(前)和 'capere'(抓住)组成,意为提前感知或行动。
❶ 指对即将发生的事情的期待或预感,通常带有积极的情绪,如等待节日或好消息时的兴奋心情。
“The children were filled with anticipation on Christmas Eve.”
(圣诞前夜,孩子们充满了期待。)
“She waited for his call with eager anticipation.”
(她急切地等待着他的电话。)
in anticipation of — 表示为了准备某事而提前采取行动,常用于正式或计划性场合。
“They bought extra food in anticipation of the storm.”
(他们提前购买了额外的食物,以防暴风雨的到来。)