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单词 expect
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expectexpect /ɪkˈspekt/ verb 1 to think that something will happen expect
to think that something will happen:
  • Drivers can expect long delays on all roads out of the city today.
  • I expected to find him at home, but he wasn’t there.
  • anticipate AWL (formal)
    to expect that something will happen, and be prepared for it:
  • I anticipated that I would have to wait at the airport, so I brought a book to read.
  • 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:
  • The light in her room was on, so I assumed that she was still awake.
  • 2 to say that something is necessary or important expect
    to feel that it is necessary or important for someone to do something:
  • The boss is expecting everyone to be on time for the meeting.
  • The school expects hard work from all its students.
  • demand
    to feel very strongly that it is necessary or important for someone to do something:
  • The military demands loyalty from the men and women who decide to become soldiers.
  • insist
    to say firmly that something must happen and refuse to change your decision:
  • He insisted that his children get jobs in high school to pay for the things they wanted to buy.
  • require AWL (formal)
    if a law or rule requires something, it is necessary for you to do it:
  • The law in California requires that all motorcycle riders wear helmets.
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