No. 793 in Chinese
期待
"期待" means "to look forward to" or "to anticipate."
In a sentence
我期待下次与你再见。
I look forward to seeing you again next time.
In this sentence, '期待' means 'look forward to' or 'eagerly anticipate.' It expresses a sense of pleasant anticipation about a future event.
这个结果是我一直期待的。
This result is what I have always been expecting.
Here, '期待' conveys the meaning of 'have been expecting' or 'longing for,' highlighting a long-term desire or wish.
孩子们期待着假期的到来。
The children are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the holidays.
In this example, '期待' indicates 'eagerly awaiting,' showcasing excitement or keen interest in something forthcoming.
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