英語

expectation

gb/ˌɛkspɛktˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɛkspɛktˈeɪʃən/
B1 英語
~ 2000
語義
0件の語義
名詞 B1 state
1

belief about a future event

The feeling or idea that something will happen in the future.

用法パターン: an expectation that [clause]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'expectation' with 'hope'; 'expectation' is a belief about what will happen, not just a desire.
類義語
anticipation (Often suggests eager or excited waiting for something, while 'expectation' can be neutral.)
対義語
surprise (Indicates something happening without prior belief or prediction, opposite to having an expectation.)
コロケーション
high expectations |meet expectations |live up to expectations |raise expectations |public expectations
テーマ
emotions |daily life |planning |core_vocabulary
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.
名詞 B1 entity
2

standard considered normal or required

The usual way people think something should be done or how good it should be.

用法パターン: the expectation of [something]
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse 'expectations' with 'rules'; 'expectations' are about standards, not strict laws.
類義語
standard (A more general term for a level of quality; 'expectation' often implies a personal or group belief about what should happen.)
対義語
low standard (Implies minimal requirements, opposite to high expectations.)
コロケーション
meet expectations |fall short of expectations |set expectations |exceed expectations
テーマ
social norms |work |education |core_vocabulary
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.
名詞 technical C1 quantity
3

statistical expected value

In math, the average result you would get if you did something many times.

類義語
expected value (Exact technical synonym used in mathematics.)
コロケーション
mathematical expectation |expected value
テーマ
mathematics |statistics |science |education
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.
文法
辞書形
expectation
IPA
GB/ˌɛkspɛktˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɛkspɛktˈeɪʃən/
音節・強勢
ex - pect - a - tion (4音節)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: expectation
  • Plural: expectations
関連語
Forms
expectations noun
Core family
expect verb A2 expected adjective
Related words
expectancy noun B2 expectant adjective expectantly adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unexpected adjective B1 unexpectedly adverb B1
表現

beyond expectations

1
/bɪjˈɔnd ˌɛkspɛktˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase

better than expected

Much better than people thought it would be.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • The product met all our expectations.
  • He worked hard to meet his parents’ expectations.

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