单词 | expect |
例句 | expectexpect /ɪkˈspekt/ verb 1 to think that something will happen► expect to think that something will happen: ► anticipate AWL (formal) to expect that something will happen, and be prepared for it: ► assume AWL to think that something is true, although you do not have definite proof. You often use assume in situations when you think something is true and then find out that it is not true: 2 to say that something is necessary or important► expect to feel that it is necessary or important for someone to do something: ► demand to feel very strongly that it is necessary or important for someone to do something: ► insist to say firmly that something must happen and refuse to change your decision: ► require AWL (formal) if a law or rule requires something, it is necessary for you to do it: ➔ see hope1 |
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