C2 a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen in the near future期望,盼望
C2 in preparation for something happening预计到(…);预料到(…)
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The audience waited in great anticipation, but nothing happened.
The city was filled with anticipation in the weeks before the festival.
We stood on the platform in anticipation, only to be told that the train was cancelled.
The children jumped up and down in anticipation as the presents were produced.
After months of anticipation, the holiday was a bit of a disappointment actually.
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