expectant

iks'pektәnt

Collins 1

s marked by eager anticipation
s in an advanced stage of pregnancy

n. 预期者, 期待者, 候选人
a. 预期的, 期待的

Collins 星级

18,997

BNC 频率

16,585

使用频率

expectant 由前缀 ex-（表示“向外”）和词根 pect（来自拉丁语 pectus，意为“胸部”）以及后缀 -ant（表示“具有...性质的”）组成。整体意思是“期待的”，可以联想到心中期待的感觉。

例句

1. The expectant mother was excited for her baby's arrival.

这位怀孕的母亲对宝宝的到来感到兴奋。

2. He had an expectant look on his face as he waited for the exam results.

他在等待考试结果时脸上露出了期待的神情。

3. The crowd was quiet, with an expectant atmosphere before the concert started.

音乐会开始前，观众安静，期待的气氛弥漫。