expecting
/ɪkˈspekt/ (bre, ipa) · [ɪkspˈɛktɪŋ] /ɪkˈspekt/ (ame, ipa) · [ɪkspˈɛktɪŋ] /ik-ˈspekt How to pronounce expect (audio)/ (ame, mw)
expecting — 動詞
- expectingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- expectings3rd person singular
- expectinging-ing form
- expectingedpast simple
1. (present participle of 'expect') thinking that an event, message, or arrival is
預料；料想
覺得某事快要發生或人快到了
(present participle of 'expect') thinking that an event, message, or arrival is likely to come soon.
Trang is expecting heavy rain before the ferry leaves the island.
Trang 預料渡輪離港前會下大雨。
expecting + likely event
Christopher was expecting a call from the hospital after the scan.
Christopher 做完掃描後，預料醫院會打電話來。
expecting a call
Dahlia is expecting the repair team around noon, so stay home.
Dahlia 預料維修人員中午左右會到，所以留在家裡。
Saira wasn't expecting the parcel this early on Sunday.
Saira 沒料想到包裹星期天會這麼早送到。
- anticipating
slightly more active or formal, often suggesting preparation as well
- awaiting
more formal and often focused on waiting for an outcome
- counting on
less neutral because it suggests relying on the result
- doubting
suggests you think the event may not happen
- disbelieving
stronger; you do not accept that the event is likely
文法句型
be expecting + news/call/visitor
be expecting + person/thing + time
not be expecting + early arrival
用法筆記
Usually used for something you think is on the way, such as weather, visitors, news, or a phone call. Distinguish from sense 2, which is about feeling a result or treatment should be given to you.
常見錯誤
2. (present participle of 'expect') treating a result, reward, or kind of treatment
認為理所當然
覺得某結果或待遇本來就該有
(present participle of 'expect') treating a result, reward, or kind of treatment as something that should normally be given to you.
Paloma is expecting an apology after the waiter laughed at her accent.
服務生嘲笑她的口音後，Paloma 認為對方道歉是理所當然的。
expecting an apology
Eitan was expecting better seats after paying for the premium package.
Eitan 付了高級方案的錢後，認為坐更好的位子是理所當然的。
Sade isn't expecting praise; she just wants fair treatment at work.
Sade 並不認為別人稱讚她是理所當然；她只希望在工作中受到公平對待。
Min is expecting the school to refund the cancelled trip fee.
Min 認為學校退還取消行程的費用是理所當然的。
- feeling entitled
stronger and often negative, especially when the attitude seems unreasonable
- taking for granted
emphasises assuming the result without showing appreciation
- assuming
broader and more neutral; it does not always imply a sense of right
文法句型
be expecting + apology/refund/reward
be expecting + better treatment
be expecting + institution + to + act
用法筆記
This sense is about what you feel ought to happen for you, not about ordering somebody around. Distinguish from sense 3: there the focus is on another person's duty or behaviour, while here the focus is on the result or treatment you think should come to you.
3. (present participle of 'expect') wanting somebody to act in a certain way becaus
要求；指望
認定某人應照要求行事
(present participle of 'expect') wanting somebody to act in a certain way because you see it as their duty or the standard they should meet.
Walid is expecting the interns to finish the labels before lunch.
Walid 要求實習生在午餐前把標籤做完。
expecting + person + to + verb
Michael was expecting quiet behaviour during the memorial service.
Michael 指望大家在追思會上保持安靜。
Matthew isn't expecting you to solve everything alone, just start.
Matthew 並不是要求你一個人把所有事都解決，只要先開始就好。
The coach is expecting full effort from every player at practice.
教練要求每位球員在練習時都全力以赴。
- demanding
stronger and often less polite
- requiring
more formal and common in rules or instructions
- counting on
softer; it stresses reliance as much as duty
文法句型
be expecting + person + to + verb
be expecting + behaviour/effort
be expecting + standard + from + person
用法筆記
Most often used with a person who must do something, or with a standard such as quiet behaviour, respect, or full effort. Distinguish from sense 2, which is about what you think you should receive rather than what someone else should do.
常見錯誤
4. (present participle of 'expect') pregnant, especially in everyday speech where p
懷孕
婉轉說法，表示正在懷孕
(present participle of 'expect') pregnant, especially in everyday speech where people want a softer way to say it.
Mrs. Parker is expecting her first child in October.
Parker 太太已經懷孕，預計十月生第一個孩子。
expecting a first child
After the scan, Dr. Okafor told the patient she was expecting.
掃描後，Dr. Okafor 告訴那位病人，她懷孕了。
softer way to say pregnant
The yoga teacher stopped lifting heavy boxes after learning she was expecting.
那位瑜伽老師得知自己懷孕後，就不再搬重箱子了。
The whole table smiled because the bride was expecting twins.
整桌人都笑了，因為新娘懷了雙胞胎。
- pregnant
the direct and most neutral word
- with child
older or literary expression
文法句型
be expecting
be expecting a baby
be expecting twins
用法筆記
Usually said about people, not animals, and often chosen because it sounds softer or more private than 'pregnant'. It most often appears after 'be' and may name the baby with expressions like 'expecting a baby' or 'expecting twins'.