expectation/ˌekspek'teɪ∫ən/

n.

➊ a belief or hope that sth will happen

➋ a belief that sth will be good in the future

n.

➊ [C; U] 预料；期望：[expectation that ...] There is a general expectation that the price will rise. 普遍认为价格会上涨。

➋ [C，常~s] 期望 He went to college with great expectations. 他满怀希望进入大学。

构词expect + -ation

音组-tation/-'teɪ∫ən/

dictation; expectation; invitation; presentation; station; temptation