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.
그녀는 오늘 늦게 비가 올 것을 예상하여 우산을 챙겼습니다.
a feeling of excitement about something good that will happen
The children felt great anticipation before opening their presents.
아이들은 선물을 열기 전에 큰 기대감을 느꼈습니다.