•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。

•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。