expect verb ⇨expect (expect sth to happen)⇨demand (what is expected of you)⇨suppose (I expect so.)⇨to be expected⇨predictable1
expect
verb
➡ See also the entries for ⇨ hopeverb and ⇨ wait另见hope动词词条和wait条expect ♦︎ think ♦︎ anticipate ♦︎ await ♦︎ look forward to sth ♦︎ look for sth ♦︎ look ahead ♦︎ watch for sb/sth ♦︎ bargain for/on sthThese words all mean to believe that sth will happen or to wait for it to happen.这些词均表示预计、期待。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to expect / think / anticipate that...◆It is expected / thought / anticipated that...◆to anticipate / look forward to / bargain on doing sth◆to expect / anticipate / await / look forward to / look for results◆to expect / anticipate / await / look forward to a reply◆to expect / anticipate / await / look forward to the arrival of sb / sth◆to await / look for / watch for signs of sth◆to expect / anticipate / watch for trouble◆to eagerly anticipate / await / look forward to / look for / watch for sth◆to confidently expect / anticipate / await / look forward to sth◆to anxiously expect / await / watch for sth■expect [transitive] to believe that sth will happen or that sb will do sth; to be waiting for sb/sth to arrive, as this has been arranged预期；预计；期待◆You can't expect to learn a foreign language in a few months.不要指望在几个月内就能学会一门外语。◆I looked back, half expecting to see someone following me.我回过头去，料想以为会看到有人跟着我。◆It is expected that the report will suggest some major reforms.预计这份报告将提出一些重大的改革举措。◆Don't expect sympathy from me!休想得到我的同情！◆Are you expecting visitors?你在等客人吗？◆I'm expecting an important call.我在等一个重要电话。 see also to be expected ⇨ predictable1■think(thought, thought) [transitive] to expect that sth will happen or that sb will do sth料想；预料；预期◆I never thought (that) I'd see her again.我从未料想还会见到她。◆The job took longer than we thought.这个工作用的时间比我们料想的要长。◆You'd think she'd have been grateful for my help(= but she wasn't).你还指望她会对我的帮助感恩戴德呢。◆Who would have thought(= I didn't expect) to find you here?谁想得到会在这里找到你呢？ⓘ Think is only used to mean 'expect' when your expectations prove to be false. * think只有在期待的事情落空时才可用于此义◆It is thought that the report will suggest some major reforms.It is usually followed by a 'that' clause (even if the word 'that' is missed out), and cannot take a noun phrase as object. * think通常后接that从句（有时that会省略），但是不能后接名词短语作宾语◆Don't think sympathy from me.■anticipate [transitive] (ratherformal) to believe that sth will happen or that sb will do sth; to think with pleasure and excitement about sth that is going to happen预期；预计；期盼◆We don't anticipate any major problems.我们预料不会出现什么大问题。◆They anticipate moving to bigger premises by the end of the year.他们预计年底前能迁入较大的经营场所。◆We anticipate that sales will rise next year.我们预计明年的销售量会增加。◆The band today announced details of their widely anticipated third album.乐队今天发布了他们广受期待的第三张专辑的详情。NOTE辨析 Expect or anticipate?Expect is used in both formal and informal speech and writing, including everyday conversation. Anticipate is mostly used in slightly more formal spoken or written contexts, especially in business or official statements. * expect用于正式和非正式的口语和书面语中，包括日常对话。anticipate大多用于稍正式一些的口语或书面语，尤用于商务或官方声明中。■await / /əˈweɪt/ / [transitive] (formal) to wait for sb/sth, especially sth that you expect to happen or arrive等待；期待◆He is in custody awaiting trial.他正被拘留候审。◆Her latest novel is eagerly awaited.人们迫切期待着她的新小说面世。 see also wait ⇨ waitverb■ˌlookˈ forward to sth
phrasal verb
(often used in the progressive tenses常用于进行时) to be thinking with pleasure or excitement about sth that is going to happen, because you expect to enjoy it（高兴地）期待，期盼◆We're really looking forward to seeing you again.我们非常盼望再见到你。◆Customers can look forward to a 5% cut in their bills.顾客有望将账单金额减少5%。◆It will give her something to look forward to.这会让她有个盼头。ⓘ The progressive tense I'm looking forward to... is often used to talk about sth that you expect to enjoy. The present tense I/We look forward to... is often used as a polite formula at the end of formal or business communication.进行时态的I'm looking forward to sth常表示期盼让人高兴的事发生，一般现在时的I/We look forward to sth常用作正式或商务信函结尾时的礼貌用语◆I look forward to hearing from you(= please reply).敬盼回复。◆We look forward to working with you again in the future.期盼今后有机会再次与您合作。Do not use expect at the end of a letter.信函结尾时不要用expect◆I expect your reply.OPPdread ⇨ fear■ˈlook for sth
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(ratherformal) to hope for sth; to expect sth to happen期望；期待；盼望◆We are a peaceful people and we are not looking for revenge.我们是向往和平的民族，不愿实施报复。◆We shall be looking for an improvement in your work this term.我们期待你这学期的功课有进步。■ˌlook aˈhead
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to think about what is going to happen in the future展望未来；设想将来◆They have to learn to look ahead to the possible consequences of their actions.他们得学会预见自己行为可能会产生的后果。◆Looking ahead, nuclear power may have the best growth prospects.展望未来，核能也许拥有最好的发展前景。■ˈwatch for sb/sth
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to look and wait for sb/sth to appear or for sth to happen观察等待（某人出现或某事发生）◆Watch for the early signs of stress.留心压力出现的早期迹象。◆The cat was on the wall watching for birds.那只猫在墙上伺机捉鸟儿。■ˈbargain for sth■ˈbargain on sth
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(usually used in negative sentences通常用于否定句) (ratherinformal) to expect sth to happen and be prepared for it预料到；料想到；对⋯有心理准备◆He obviously hadn't bargained on finding you there already.很明显，他根本没料到你会早已到那儿了。◆When he agreed to answer a few questions, he got more than he bargained for.他同意回答几个问题，不料却招来了一堆难以招架的问题。
demand
verb
➡ See also the entry for ⇨ ask2另见ask条第2义demand ♦︎ require ♦︎ expect ♦︎ insist ♦︎ press (sb) for sth ♦︎ ask ♦︎ stipulate ♦︎ clamour ♦︎ hold out for sth ♦︎ exactThese words all mean to say that sb should do or have sth.这些词均表示强烈要求做某事或得到某物。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to demand / require / expect / ask / exact sth from sb◆to demand / require / expect / ask sth of sb◆to ask / press / clamour / hold out for sth◆to demand / require / expect / insist / ask / stipulate that...◆to require / expect / ask sb to do sth◆to demand / require / expect / insist on high standards◆to demand / require / expect / ask a lot / too much / a great deal◆to be too much to expect / ask■demand [transitive] to ask for sth very firmly; to say very firmly that sb should have or do sth强烈要求（得到某物）；坚决要求（某人做某事）◆She demanded an immediate explanation.她强烈要求立即作出解释。◆The group demands a high level of loyalty from its members.该组织要求其成员高度忠诚。◆The UN has demanded that all troops be withdrawn.联合国已要求撤出所有部队。◆They demanded to see the ambassador.他们坚决要求与大使会面。 see also demand ⇨ requestnoun■require [transitive, often passive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses通常不用于进行时) (ratherformal) to make sb do or have sth, especially because it is necessary according to a law or set of rules or standards（尤指法律、规章或标准）规定做（某事），要求取得（某物）◆The wearing of seat belts is required by law.法律规定必须系安全带。◆Several students failed to reach the required standard.有几名学生没有达到规定的标准。◆'Hamlet' is required reading(= must be read) for the class.《哈姆雷特》是这门课的必读作品。 see also requirement ⇨ condition■expect [transitive] to demand that sb should do, have or be sth, especially because it is their duty or responsibility要求，指望（尤因义务或责任）◆Are you clear about what is expected of you?你清楚大家对你的期望吗？◆Don't expect too much from him.不要对他期望过高。◆They expected all their children to be high achievers.他们期望自己所有的孩子都大有作为。◆I expect to be paid promptly for the work.我要求即时付工钱。▸expectation
noun
[countable, usually plural] ◆Some parents have unrealistic expectations of their children.有些父母对孩子有不切实际的期望。◆Unfortunately the new software has failed to meet expectations.遗憾的是这种新软件没有达到期望。■insist / /ɪnˈsɪst/ / [intransitive, transitive] to demand that sth happens or that sb agrees to do sth坚决要求；坚持◆I didn't want to go but he insisted.我并不想去，可他硬要我去。◆We insist on the highest standards at all times.我们始终坚持最高标准。◆ (spoken) Stay and have lunch. I insist!留下来吃午饭吧，就这么定了！◆'Please come with us.' 'All right, if you insist.'“请跟我们一起来吧。”“好吧，既然你执意要我去，我就去。”◆The company insisted that the money be paid immediately.公司坚持要求马上付款。ⓘ The phrasal verb insist on/upon sth also means 'to demand sth and refuse to be persuaded to accept anything else'.短语动词insist on/upon sth也表示“坚持要求⋯”◆We insisted on a refund of the full amount.我们坚持要求全额退款。▸insistence
noun
[uncountable] ◆their insistence on strict standards of behaviour他们对行为坚持要求严格标准◆At her insistence, the matter was dropped.在她的坚持下，这件事被搁置了。■ˈpress for sth■ˈpress sb for sth
phrasal verb
to keep asking for sth in a determined way不断催促；强烈要求◆They are pressing for a change in the law.他们正促请修改法律。◆The bank is pressing us for repayment of the loan.银行在催我们还贷。 see also press ⇨ press2■ask [transitive] to expect or demand sth期望；要求◆I know I'm asking a great deal.我知道我的要求很高。◆You're asking too much of him.你对他要求得过分了。◆It's asking a lot to expect them to win again.期望他们再次获胜未免要求太高了。NOTE辨析 Demand, expect or ask?Ask is not as strong as demand or expect, both of which can be more like a command. * ask不如demand和expect语气强烈，后两个词更像命令。■stipulate [transitive] (formal) to state firmly and clearly that sth must be done, or how it must be done明确要求；规定◆A delivery date is stipulated in the contract.合同中规定了交货日期。◆The job advertisement stipulates that the applicant must have teaching experience.招聘广告明确要求申请人必须有教学经验。■clamour (BrE) (NAmEclamor) / /ˈklæmə(r)/ / [intransitive] (ratherformal, written) to demand sth loudly大声要求；吵闹着要求◆People began to clamour for his resignation.人们开始大声疾呼要求他辞职。◆Everyone was clamouring to know how much they would get.每个人都吵闹着想知道自己能得到多少。■ˌhold ˈout for sth
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(held, held) [no passive] to refuse to accept less than what you are asking for, especially when this causes a delay in reaching an agreement坚持得到⋯而不肯让步（尤指会拖延协议的达成）◆They are holding out for a 10% raise.他们非要加薪10%不可。■exact [transitive] (formal) to demand and get sth from sb要求；索取◆She was determined to exact a promise from him.她决意要他作出承诺。
suppose
verb
suppose ♦︎ assume ♦︎ guess ♦︎ suspect ♦︎ imagine ♦︎ expect ♦︎ presume ♦︎ take it ♦︎ I dare sayThese words all mean to say or think that sth is true or possible, based on the information you have.这些词均表示根据所知信息认为、推断、假定。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to suppose / assume / guess / suspect / imagine / expect / presume / take it / dare say that...◆to be supposed / assumed / suspected / imagined / presumed to be sth◆Let's / Let us suppose / assume / imagine / presume / take it...◆can only suppose / assume / imagine / presume / take it (that)...◆to reasonably suppose / assume / suspect / presume◆to rightly suppose / assume / suspect◆to be widely supposed / assumed / suspected / presumed◆to be commonly / generally supposed / assumed / imagined / presumed◆always supposing / assuming / presuming that...◆I suppose / assume / guess / suspect / imagine / expect / presume so.■suppose [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) to think or believe that sth is true or possible, based on the information you have（根据所知信息）认为，推断，料想◆Getting a visa isn't as easy as you might suppose.办签证可不像你想的那么容易。◆Prices will go up, I suppose.我觉得物价将会上涨。◆I suppose you think that's funny!我想你会认为这很有趣！◆Why do you suppose he resigned?你凭什么推断他辞职了呢？◆I don't suppose for a minute that he'll agree(= I'm sure that he won't).我认为他绝不会同意。ⓘ Suppose is also used to make a statement, request or suggestion less direct or less strong. * suppose也用于比较间接或婉转地表明立场、提出请求或建议◆I could take you in the car, I suppose(= but I don't really want to).要不你坐我的车吧。◆'Can I borrow the car?' 'I suppose so(= Yes, but I'm not very happy about it).'“我能借这辆车吗？”“应该可以吧。”◆Suppose we take a later train?也许我们可以坐晚一点的火车？■assume /əˈsjuːm; NAmEəˈsuːm/ [transitive] to think or accept that sth is true but without having any proof假定；假设；认为◆Let's assume for a moment that the plan succeeds.咱们可以暂时假设该计划成功。◆I think we can safely assume that this situation will continue.我觉得我们可以有把握地认为这种状态将会持续下去。◆It's generally assumed that stress is caused by too much work.普遍认为紧张是工作过重所致。◆Don't always assume the worst(= think that the worst thing will happen).别总往最坏处想。 see also assumption ⇨ speculation■guess [transitive] (usually used in the form I guess通常用于I guess形式) (especially NAmE, spoken) to suppose that sth is true or likely想；认为◆I guess I'm just lucky.我认为我只是幸运而已。◆He didn't see me, I guess.我想他没看见我。ⓘ I guess so is used to agree to a statement, invitation or request, but in a way that shows you are hesitating about it. * I guess so用于表示同意某种说法、接受邀请或请求，但表现出有些犹豫◆'Can I have another cookie?' 'I guess so, but that's the last one.'“我能再吃块曲奇饼吗？”“行吧，不过这是最后一块。”■suspect [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) to have an idea that sth is probably true or likely to happen, especially sth bad, but without having any definite proof疑有，觉得（尤指坏事可能属实或发生）◆If you suspect a gas leak, call the emergency services immediately.假如你怀疑有煤气泄漏，马上给应急服务机构打电话。◆As I suspected all along, he was not a real policeman.他不是真警察，我一直就觉得他不像。 see also suspicion ⇨ doubtnoun2, suspicion ⇨ idea2■imagine [transitive] to think that sth is probably true; to believe sth that is not true料想；认为；胡乱猜想；猜测◆'Will we still be allowed in?' 'I imagine so.'“我们还能进去吗？”“我想可以吧。”◆I don't imagine he'll get here now, do you?我认为他现在不会到这里来，你说呢？◆He's always imagining that we're talking about him behind his back.他总是胡乱猜想我们在背后说他的闲话。■expect [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) (especially BrE, spoken) to think that sth is probably true猜想；料想；认为◆'Will Bill be there?' 'I expect so.'“比尔会去那里吗？”“我想会吧。”◆'Are you going out tonight?' 'I don't expect so.'“你今晚出去吗？”“我想不会吧。”◆I expect he'll be late, as usual.我想他会像往常一样迟到。■presume /prɪˈzjuːm; NAmEprɪˈzuːm/ [transitive] (formal) to suppose that sth is true, although you have no proof假设；假定◆I presumed that he understood the rules.我还以为他明白这些规则。◆Little is known of the youngest son; it is presumed that he died young.人们对那个最小的儿子所知甚少，据推测他已经夭折。ⓘ Presume is more formal than assume. It is often used when you are not interested enough in sth to find out if it is really true or not. * presume比assume正式，常用于对事情是否属实不怎么感兴趣的场合◆'Is he still abroad?' 'I presume so(= but I don't actually know and I don't really care either).'“他还在国外吗？”“我想是吧。” see also presume ⇨ say3, presumably ⇨ probably, presumption ⇨ speculation■ˈtake it
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(took, taken) (ratherinformal) to suppose that sth is true假设；假定；设想；以为◆I take it you won't be coming to the party.我想你不会来参加聚会吧。ⓘ Take it is always followed by a that clause, even if the word that is actually left out. * take it后面总是接that从句，即便that已被省略。■I dare say ( I daresay)
idiom
(especially BrE, spoken) used when you think that sth is probably true我想；很可能；大概◆I dare say he'll cope.我想他能处理得了。ⓘ I dare say is always followed by a that clause, even if the word that is actually left out. * I dare say后面总是接that从句，即便that已被省略。
predictable1
adjective
predictable results可预见的结果You're so predictable!你太老套了！predictable ♦︎ foreseeable ♦︎ unsurprising ♦︎ to be expectedThese words all describe sth that you can predict or that is likely to happen.这些词均表示可预见的、可预知的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆predictable / foreseeable / unsurprising / to be expected that...◆a predictable / a foreseeable / an unsurprising result◆predictable / foreseeable consequences■predictable / /prɪˈdɪktəbl/ / if sth is predictable, you know or can guess in advance that it will happen or what it will be like可预见的；可预料的◆He asked whether this was predictable from previous performances.他询问这是否可以从以往的表现预测到。◆The disease follows a highly predictable pattern.这种疾病的模式非常有规律。◆In March and April, the weather is much less predictable.三四月的天气难预测得多。OPPunpredictable ⇨ surprising▸predictably
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◆Prices were predictably high.价格一如所料地高昂。◆Predictably, the new regulations proved unpopular.果然，新规不得人心。■foreseeable /fɔːˈsiːəbl; NAmEfɔːrˈsiːəbl/ (ratherformal, especiallywritten) that you can predict will happen可预料的；可预知的◆The statue will remain in the museum for the foreseeable future(= the period of time when you can predict what is going to happen, based on present circumstances).在可预见的未来，这座雕像将留在博物馆。◆Some of these problems were not foreseeable or preventable.这其中的一些问题是不可预知或不可避免的。OPPunforeseeable ⇨ surprising■unsurprisingas you would expect; not causing surprise不令人惊讶的；不足为奇的◆Her failure to win the leadership race is unsurprising.她在争夺领导地位的角逐中失败了，这不足为奇。◆It is unsurprising that people with dogs walk more than others.养狗的人比不养狗的人走路多是不足为奇的。OPPsurprising ⇨ surprising▸unsurprisingly
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◆Perhaps unsurprisingly, she refused to talk to the press.也许正如所料，她拒绝了媒体的采访。■to be exˈpected
idiom
likely to happen in a particular situation; quite normal可能发生；可以预料；相当正常◆A little tiredness after taking these drugs is to be expected.服用这些药物后有点倦意是正常的。◆Of course, it's only to be expected that people will moan about paying tax.当然，人们会因缴税而抱怨，这完全可以预料到。 see also expect ⇨ expect