anticipation

/ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /(ˌ)an-ˌti-sə-ˈpā-shən/ (ame, mw)

anticipation — noun

1. an excited feeling of waiting for something that you know is coming soon, especi

1.名詞B2
釋義

an excited feeling of waiting for something that you know is coming soon, especially when you expect it to be enjoyable.

例句

Ayesha bounced by the window in anticipation of the school trip.

in anticipation of + event

The stadium grew quiet in anticipation of the singer's final song.

同義詞
  • excitement

    stronger and more energetic; anticipation keeps the idea of waiting for the event

  • eagerness

    focuses on wanting to do something yourself, not the whole mood before it happens

  • expectation

    centers more on believing something will happen than on the feeling around it

反義詞
  • dread

    waiting for something bad with fear instead of hopeful excitement

  • indifference

    lack of interest in what is about to happen

文法句型

in anticipation of + noun

a rush of anticipation

a buzz of anticipation

用法筆記

Often used before events people expect to enjoy. Distinguish from sense 2, which is about practical action taken beforehand rather than the emotional mood.

常見錯誤

❌The children were very anticipation before the trip.
✅The children were full of anticipation before the trip.
💡'anticipation' is a noun, so it needs a noun phrase, not an adjective slot.

2. the act of doing something early because you think a later event or situation is

2.名詞C1
釋義

the act of doing something early because you think a later event or situation is likely to happen.

例句

Quan bought extra candles in anticipation of another power cut.

in anticipation of + likely event

In anticipation of icy roads, the bus company started its route earlier.

fronted phrase: in anticipation of

同義詞
  • preparation

    broader everyday word for getting ready before something happens

  • foresight

    more strategic and general; not limited to one practical step

反義詞
  • improvisation

    acting without planning or arranging things beforehand

文法句型

in anticipation of + noun

in anticipation of + gerund

用法筆記

Usually appears in the phrase 'in anticipation of + noun/-ing'. It highlights steps taken before something happens, unlike sense 1, which names the feeling of looking forward to it.

常見錯誤

❌The town bought sandbags in anticipation for the storm.
✅The town bought sandbags in anticipation of the storm.
💡after 'anticipation', the fixed preposition is 'of'.