anticipate
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/ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
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/ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
to expect something to happen
We anticipate rain tomorrow, so bring an umbrella.
我們預期明天會下雨,所以帶上雨傘。
to prepare for something before it happens
Good leaders anticipate problems and plan solutions.
優秀的領導者會預見問題並規劃解決方案。
to look forward to something with excitement
Children anticipate their birthdays all year long.
孩子們一整年都期待著他們的生日。
to do something before someone else does it
She anticipated his question by preparing the answer in advance.
她提前準備好答案,預見到了他的問題。