1. to expect or look forward to something happening
預期、預料（某事將發生）
We anticipate a large crowd at the concert.
我們預期音樂會將有大批人潮。
The company anticipates strong sales this quarter.
公司預料本季度銷售額會很強勁。
Anticipate Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
anticipate
verb
快速理解
What does "Anticipate" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Anticipate"?
意指預先考慮或期望某事發生，並為此做好準備。
- 1
預期、預料
EN: to expect something to happen
翻譯: 預期某事會發生
- 2
預先準備
EN: to prepare for something in advance
翻譯: 為某事預先做好準備
- 3
預先考慮到
EN: to think of something before it happens
翻譯: 在事情發生前就先考慮到
- 4
期盼、盼望
EN: to look forward to something
翻譯: 期盼某事
小提醒：注意：anticipate 後面通常接名詞或 that 子句，表示預期的事情，而不只是單純的「希望」。它帶有「基於某種跡象或推理而預期」的含義，比單純的 hope 或 expect 更正式且更具準備性。
發音（How to Pronounce "Anticipate" in English）
How to pronounce "Anticipate" in English?"Anticipate" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Anticipate" from YouTube Videos
Steven Addis: A father-daughter bond, one photo at a time
TED
“This very focused time we get to spend together is something we cherish and anticipate the entire year.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Anticipate"?How does "Anticipate" change by context?
2. to do something before someone else or before the expected time
搶先做；提前做
She anticipated his question and had an answer ready.
她搶在他提問之前就準備好了答案。
The new software anticipates the user's needs.
這款新軟體能預先滿足使用者的需求。
3. to think about and prepare for a future event or situation
預先考慮並準備
A good leader anticipates potential problems.
一位優秀的領導者會預先考慮到潛在的問題。
The engineers anticipated the need for more storage space.
工程師們預先考慮到了對更多儲存空間的需求。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Anticipate"?How to make natural sentences with "Anticipate"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| anticipate + noun/pronoun | 預料（某事） | We anticipate a positive outcome. (我們預期會有正面的結果。) |
| anticipate + that-clause | 預料（某事會發生） | I anticipate that the meeting will be long. (我預料會議會很長。) |
| anticipate + V-ing | 預期會做某事；期待做某事 | She anticipates visiting her family next month. (她期待下個月拜訪家人。) |
| anticipate + question word (what/when/how etc.) | 預料（會發生什麼/何時發生/如何發生等） | It's hard to anticipate what will happen next. (很難預料接下來會發生什麼。) |
| be anticipated to + V | 被預期會… | The project is anticipated to finish on time. (這個專案預計會準時完成。) |
| eagerly anticipate + noun/V-ing | 熱切期待 | Fans are eagerly anticipating the new album. (歌迷們正熱切期待這張新專輯。) |
用法說明
How is "Anticipate" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Anticipate"?
anticipate doing vs anticipate to do
- anticipate doing 是唯一正確的結構。動詞 "anticipate" 後面必須接動名詞 (V-ing)，表示「預期會發生某事」或「期待做某事」。
- anticipate to do 是常見的錯誤。"anticipate" 後面不能接不定詞 (to + V)。
- 這個用法與 "expect" 不同："expect" 可以接不定詞 (expect to do)，但 "anticipate" 不行。
對比範例： EN: We anticipate receiving the final report by Friday. 翻譯: 我們預期週五前會收到最終報告。
EN:We anticipate to receive the final report by Friday.
翻譯:(錯誤用法，不應使用 "anticipate to receive")
EN:She would anticipate meeting the team in person.
翻譯:她會期待親自與團隊見面。
EN:She would anticipate to meet the team in person.
翻譯:(錯誤用法，不應使用 "anticipate to meet")
總結建議
使用 "anticipate" 時，請一律在後面接動名詞 (doing)，切勿使用不定詞 (to do)。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Anticipate" and similar words?How to choose "Anticipate" vs alternatives?
anticipate vs expect
「anticipate」強調基於知識或感覺而預先考慮或準備；「expect」則更側重於認為某事很可能發生或到來。
anticipate vs predict
「anticipate」常涉及對未來事件的感受與準備；「predict」則更客觀，基於證據或專業知識進行推斷。
anticipate vs await
「anticipate」強調對未來事件的心理預期與準備；「await」則較中性，僅表示等待某事發生或某人到來。
口語用法
How is "Anticipate" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Anticipate"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述或預告他人說過的話或即將發生的事。 EN: He was like, "I anticipate a big turnout tomorrow." 翻譯: 他當時就說：「我預期明天會有很多人來。」
EN:So she goes, "Don't anticipate any changes until next quarter."
翻譯:然後她就說：「別預期會有任何改變，直到下一季。」
語氣強調
與副詞連用，強調預期的強烈程度或時間點。 EN: I fully anticipate they'll say yes. 翻譯: 我完全預期他們會答應。
EN:We can already anticipate the problems.
翻譯:我們現在就已經能預料到那些問題了。
停頓填充
在組織思緒時，用作短暫的停頓填充詞，後面常接更具體的說明。 EN: I anticipate... well, maybe a few complaints at first. 翻譯: 我預期…嗯，一開始可能會有幾句抱怨。
EN:What do I anticipate? Honestly, not much.
翻譯:我預期什麼？老實說，不怎麼期待。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 "anticipate" 用於上述口語的停頓或隨意引述情境，其用法應更精確，專指「基於跡象預先考慮或採取行動」。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Anticipate"?What fixed phrases with "Anticipate" should I remember?
anticipate needs
anticipate + [noun]
預先考慮到（某人或某情況的）需求
anticipate problems
anticipate + [noun]
預見問題
anticipate changes
anticipate + [noun]
預期變化
anticipate that...
anticipate + (that) clause
預期（某事會發生）
anticipate doing something
anticipate + gerund
期待做某事
eagerly anticipate
adverb + anticipate
熱切期待
difficult to anticipate
adjective + to anticipate
難以預料
anticipate demand
anticipate + [noun]
預測需求
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Anticipate"?Which "Anticipate" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I anticipate to receive your reply soon.
✓I anticipate receiving your reply soon.
動詞 "anticipate" 後面應接動名詞 (V-ing)，而非不定詞 (to V)。這是常見的動詞接續錯誤。
×I anticipate that it will rain tomorrow.
✓I expect that it will rain tomorrow.
雖然 "anticipate" 和 "expect" 中文常都譯為「預期」，但 "anticipate" 更強調「預先考慮並為之準備」，而 "expect" 僅表示「認為某事會發生」。在單純預測天氣等情境，使用 "expect" 更自然。
×We are anticipating for your arrival.
✓We are anticipating your arrival.
"Anticipate" 是及物動詞，後面直接接受詞，不需要介系詞 "for"。這是受類似結構 "wait for" 或 "hope for" 影響而產生的錯誤。
×I anticipate she will agree.
✓I anticipate (that) she will agree.
當 "anticipate" 後面接一個完整的子句（有主詞和動詞）時，通常需要連接詞 "that" 來引導名詞子句作受詞。口語中 "that" 有時可省略，但書寫時建議保留，對學習者而言，加上 "that" 是更安全、正確的結構。
×He anticipated to the challenge with excitement.
✓He looked forward to the challenge with excitement.
"Anticipate" 雖然有「期待」之意，但更偏向「預先考慮並準備」。在表達單純「期待（好事發生）」且帶有情感時，使用 "look forward to" 或 "await" 更為常見和自然。"Anticipate" 在此情境下顯得不自然且過於正式。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Anticipate"?What are tense/participle forms of "Anticipate"?
anticipates(3rd_singular)anticipating(present_participle)anticipated(past)anticipated(past_participle)