n. belief about (or mental picture of) the future
n. the feeling that something is about to happen
n. 期待, 指望, 展望
[化] 期望值
1. I have high expectations for my exam results.
我对我的考试成绩抱有很高的期望。
2. Her expectation was to receive a promotion this year.
她期望今年能获得晋升。
3. The children waited with excitement and expectation for the party to start.
孩子们兴奋地期待派对的开始。