anticipation
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/ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn/
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/ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn/
preparing for something that might happen in the future
She packed an umbrella in anticipation of rain later today.
她预料今天晚些时候会下雨,所以带了一把伞。
a feeling of excitement about something good that will happen
The children felt great anticipation before opening their presents.
孩子们在打开礼物前感到非常期待。