anticipation /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/ noun Learner's definition of ANTICIPATION
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: a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen期待;期望 -
She had a feeling of great anticipation before her graduation ceremony.她对毕业典礼充满了期待。
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He looked forward to the party with anticipation.他期待聚会的来临。
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The actor's fans were trembling with/in anticipation [=excitement] when his limousine drove up.当那位演员的豪华轿车开过来时,他的粉丝们都激动得浑身发抖。
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: the act of preparing for something预期;预料 — anticipatory
/ænˈtɪsəpəˌtori/ Brit /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪtri/ /ænˈtɪsəpətri/ adjective, formal