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expectant

UK /ɪkˈspek.tənt/US /ɪkˈspek.tənt/

词源

源自拉丁语 'expectantem'(expectare 的现在分词),由 ex-(向外)和 spectare(看)组成,字面意思是'向外看',引申为'期待'。

adjective

❶ 形容人怀着期待的心情等待某事发生,通常带有兴奋或紧张的情绪。

“The expectant crowd waited eagerly for the concert to begin.”

(满怀期待的观众急切地等待音乐会开始。)

“She had an expectant look on her face as she opened the gift.”

(她打开礼物时脸上带着期待的表情。)

❶ 特指怀孕的女性,表示即将成为母亲的状态。

“The expectant mother attended prenatal classes regularly.”

(这位准妈妈定期参加产前课程。)

“They prepared a nursery for their expectant daughter.”

(他们为怀孕的女儿准备了婴儿房。)

同义词:anticipatory, hopeful, pregnant

常见短语

expectant mother — 专指怀孕的女性,强调其即将分娩成为母亲的特殊时期。

“The hospital offers free yoga classes for expectant mothers.”

(这家医院为准妈妈们提供免费的瑜伽课程。)

expectant look — 形容脸上带着期待神情的表情,通常眼睛睁大或身体前倾。

“The puppy gave me an expectant look when I held the treat.”

(当我拿着零食时,小狗用期待的眼神看着我。)