anticipate

🇺🇸 /ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/ 🇬🇧 /ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
詞頻
難度
標籤 TOP3000Oxford5000CEFR-C1
verb
B2

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。

B2

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。

B2

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。

R

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。

translation

v. 預料, 預見, 期待, 搶先

詞形變化

3rd Present anticipates
Past anticipated
Perfect anticipated
Progressive anticipating