expectation
gb/ˌɛkspɛktˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɛkspɛktˈeɪʃən/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 2000
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
B1
state
1
belief about a future event
The feeling or idea that something will happen in the future.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
an expectation that [clause]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'expectation' with 'hope'; 'expectation' is a belief about what will happen, not just a desire.
Συνώνυμα
anticipation (Often suggests eager or excited waiting for something, while 'expectation' can be neutral.)
Αντώνυμα
surprise (Indicates something happening without prior belief or prediction, opposite to having an expectation.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
high expectations
|meet expectations
|live up to expectations
|raise expectations
|public expectations
Θέματα
emotions
|daily life
|planning
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The team's victory was beyond everyone's expectations.
- She went into the interview with high expectations.
- There is an expectation that the company will release a new product this year.
- Public expectations for the film were extremely high.
- He failed to meet his parents’ expectations.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I have an expectation that it will rain tomorrow.
- Her parents have high expectations for her grades.
- The test was easier than my expectations.
- We have an expectation that he will come on time.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
entity
2
standard considered normal or required
The usual way people think something should be done or how good it should be.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the expectation of [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'expectations' with 'rules'; 'expectations' are about standards, not strict laws.
Συνώνυμα
standard (A more general term for a level of quality; 'expectation' often implies a personal or group belief about what should happen.)
Αντώνυμα
low standard (Implies minimal requirements, opposite to high expectations.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
meet expectations
|fall short of expectations
|set expectations
|exceed expectations
Θέματα
social norms
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The service here meets our expectations.
- Teachers have certain expectations of their students.
- The performance fell short of expectations.
- Management has set clear expectations for all employees.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- My boss has high expectations for my work.
- This hotel meets my expectations.
- The food did not meet my expectations.
- Teachers have big expectations for their students.
Ουσιαστικό
technical
C1
quantity
3
statistical expected value
In math, the average result you would get if you did something many times.
Συνώνυμα
expected value (Exact technical synonym used in mathematics.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
mathematical expectation
|expected value
Θέματα
mathematics
|statistics
|science
|education
Παραδείγματα
- The expectation of X is calculated by multiplying each value by its probability.
- In probability theory, expectation is a fundamental concept.
- We can compute the expectation to predict average outcomes.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- In math, the expectation is like the average result.
- We can find the expectation by using probabilities.
- The expectation tells us what we may get on average.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
expectation
IPA
GB/ˌɛkspɛktˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɛkspɛktˈeɪʃən/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
ex - pect - a - tion (4 συλλαβές)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: expectation
- Plural: expectations
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
expectations
noun
Core family
expect
verb A2
expected
adjective
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unexpected
adjective B1
unexpectedly
adverb B1
Εκφράσεις
beyond expectations
1/bɪjˈɔnd ˌɛkspɛktˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
better than expected
Much better than people thought it would be.
Παραδείγματα
- The results were beyond expectations.
- Her kindness was beyond expectations.
fall short of expectations
1/fˈɔl ʃˈɔɹt əv ˌɛkspɛktˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
do worse than expected
To not do as well as people thought you would.
Παραδείγματα
- The movie fell short of expectations and got poor reviews.
- His performance fell short of expectations.
live up to expectations
1/lˈɪv ˈʌp tə ˌɛkspɛktˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
match what was hoped for
To be as good as people hoped or thought you would be.
Παραδείγματα
- The young player lived up to expectations in his first game.
- She worked hard to live up to her teacher’s expectations.
meet expectations
1/mˈit ˌɛkspɛktˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
do as well as expected
To do as well as people thought you would.
Παραδείγματα
- The product met all our expectations.
- He worked hard to meet his parents’ expectations.