anticipation
noun [ U ] uk/ænˌtɪs.ɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/ us/ænˌtɪs.əˈpeɪ.ʃən/
C2 期望，盼望
a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen in the near future
As with most pleasures, it's not so much the experience itself as the anticipation that is enjoyable. 与大多数令人快乐的事情一样，真正令人快乐的与其说是事情本身，还不如说是那种期望的感觉。
The postponement of the film's sequel has held cinemagoers in eager anticipation for several months. 这部电影的续集推迟上映，这使得影迷们苦苦企盼了数月。
in anticipation (of)C2 预计到（…）;预料到（…）
in preparation for something happening
She's even decorated the spare room in anticipation of your visit. 她预料到你会来访，连备用客房都装修好了。
The CEO stepped up to the podium, and the room fell silent in anticipation.
The government has hired a major law firm in anticipation of a protracted legal battle.
The company has increased its reserves in anticipation of bad times ahead.
With bad weather on the way, we boarded up our windows in anticipation.
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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.