anticipate
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/ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
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/ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
to expect something to happen
We anticipate rain tomorrow, so bring an umbrella.
我们预计明天会下雨,所以带上雨伞。
to prepare for something before it happens
Good leaders anticipate problems and plan solutions.
优秀的领导者会预见问题并规划解决方案。
to look forward to something with excitement
Children anticipate their birthdays all year long.
孩子们一整年都期待着他们的生日。
to do something before someone else does it
She anticipated his question by preparing the answer in advance.
她提前准备好答案,预见到了他的问题。