| 单词 | anticipate |
| 释义 | anticipate —anticipate /ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/ verb [T] (EXPECT) ↑Verb Endings for anticipate ► C1 to imagine or expect that something will happen: » We don't anticipate any trouble.» We had one or two difficulties along the way that we didn't anticipate.» Are you anticipating a lot of people at the party tonight?» [+ -ing verb] They anticipate having several applicants for the job.» [+ that] They anticipate that they will have several applicants for the job» [+ question word] At this stage we can't really anticipate what will happen.» The anticipated inflation figure is lower than last month's.Thesaurus+: ↑Planning, expecting and arranging , ↑Plotting and trapping• • • Extra Examples:» We've tried to anticipate the most likely problems, but it's impossible to be prepared for every eventuality.» We don't anticipate any snags with the negotiations.» We thought the concert in the park would be popular but we didn't anticipate so many people turning up.» The holiday cost a lot more than we had anticipated.» Police are anticipating trouble at tonight's game.verb [T] (TAKE ACTION) ↑Verb Endings for anticipate ► C1 to take action in preparation for something that you think will happen: » It's always best to anticipate a problem before it arises.» The army anticipated (= took action in preparation for) the explosion by evacuating the town. |
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