n.預(yù)期；預(yù)料；期待，希望

Anticipation is a form of tension. 預(yù)期就是一種緊張感。

In anticipation of bad weather they take plenty of warm clothes. 他們預(yù)料到會(huì)變天而帶了很多厚衣服。

He bought extra food in anticipation of more people coming than he'd invited. 他預(yù)料來(lái)的客人會(huì)比邀請(qǐng)的多，就多買了食物。