anticipation
/ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /(ˌ)an-ˌti-sə-ˈpā-shən/ (ame, mw)
anticipation — 名詞
1. an excited feeling of waiting for something that you know is coming soon, especi
期待；盼望
對將發生好事的興奮等待
an excited feeling of waiting for something that you know is coming soon, especially when you expect it to be enjoyable.
Ayesha bounced by the window in anticipation of the school trip.
Ayesha 在窗邊跳個不停，期待學校旅行快點到來。
in anticipation of + event
The stadium grew quiet in anticipation of the singer's final song.
大家滿懷期待地等歌手唱最後一首歌，體育館安靜了下來。
Jin felt a rush of anticipation as the bakery doors opened.
麵包店開門時，Jin 心裡湧起一陣期待。
A line of fans waited in anticipation outside the cinema at dawn.
天還沒亮，影城外就有一排影迷帶著期待等候。
There was a buzz of anticipation before the prize draw began.
抽獎開始前，現場瀰漫著一股期待的氣氛。
- 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
- 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
2. the act of doing something early because you think a later event or situation is
預作準備
預料某事將發生而先做安排
the act of doing something early because you think a later event or situation is likely to happen.
Quan bought extra candles in anticipation of another power cut.
Quan 因為預料還會停電，先多買了幾根蠟燭作準備。
in anticipation of + likely event
In anticipation of icy roads, the bus company started its route earlier.
公車公司為了因應結冰路面而預作準備，提早發車。
fronted phrase: in anticipation of
Baraka moved the goats uphill before dark in anticipation of heavy rain.
Baraka 預料會下大雨，天黑前就先把羊群趕到高處作準備。
Extra nurses were scheduled in anticipation of the holiday weekend.
院方為了假日週末預作準備，多排了幾名護理師值班。
The museum added shade tents in anticipation of the summer crowds.
博物館為了迎接夏季人潮預作準備，加設了遮陽棚。
- preparation
broader everyday word for getting ready before something happens
- foresight
more strategic and general; not limited to one practical step
- 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.