anticipation [ænˌtɪs.ɪ'peɪ.ʃən] noun uncountable ADVANCED ■a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen in the near future 期望,盼望•As with most pleasures, it's not so much the experience itself as the anticipation that is enjoyable.与大多数令人快乐的事情一样,真正令人快乐的与其说是事情本身,还不如说是那种期望的感觉。 •The postponement of the film's sequel has held cinema-goers in eager anticipation for several months.这部电影的续集延迟上映,这使得影迷苦苦企盼了数月。 in anticipation (of) ■in preparation for something happening 预计到(…);预料到(…)•She's even decorated the spare room in anticipation of your visit.她预料到你会来访,连备用客房都装修好了。 |