1. to think or believe that something will happen or that someone will arrive
預料，預期（某事會發生或某人會到來）
I expect the train to arrive at 3 PM.
我預期火車會在下午三點抵達。
We are expecting rain later today.
我們預料今天晚些時候會下雨。
Expect Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
expect
verb
快速理解
What does "Expect" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Expect"?
表示預料某事會發生或認為某事是合理的、應得的。
- 1
預料、預期
EN: to think or believe something will happen
翻譯: 認為或相信某事將會發生
- 2
要求、期望
EN: to require or demand something because it is right or reasonable
翻譯: 因某事是正確或合理的而要求或期待
- 3
等待、期盼
EN: to be waiting for someone or something to arrive
翻譯: 等待某人或某物的到來
- 4
猜想、認為
EN: to suppose or think something is true
翻譯: 假定或認為某事是真實的
小提醒：注意 'expect' 後接 'to V' 表示預期會做某事，而 'expect + 受詞 + to V' 表示預期某人會做某事。例如：'I expect to leave.' 與 'I expect him to leave.' 意思不同。
發音（How to Pronounce "Expect" in English）
How to pronounce "Expect" in English?"Expect" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Expect" from YouTube Videos
Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address
Stanford
“The doctors told me this was almost certainly a type of cancer that is incurable and that I should expect to live no longer than three to six months.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Expect"?How does "Expect" change by context?
2. to require or demand something because it is a duty or seems reasonable
要求，指望（因責任或合理而要求）
The teacher expects us to finish our homework on time.
老師要求我們準時完成作業。
He expects a high standard of work from his team.
他對團隊的工作水準有很高的要求。
3. to be pregnant
懷孕
Sarah and Tom are expecting their first child in June.
莎拉和湯姆預計六月迎來他們的第一個孩子。
She didn't know she was expecting.
她當時不知道自己懷孕了。
4. to suppose or think something is true
猜想，認為（某事屬實）
I expect you're tired after your long journey.
我想你長途旅行後一定累了。
"Is he coming?" "I expect so."
「他會來嗎？」「我想是吧。」
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Expect"?How to make natural sentences with "Expect"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| expect + noun/pronoun | 預期（某事或某人） | I expect a call from him later. (我預期稍後會接到他的電話。) |
| expect + to + V | 預期（自己）會做某事 | She expects to finish the report by Friday. (她預期週五前能完成報告。) |
| expect + that-clause | 預期（某事會發生） | We expect that the project will be successful. (我們預期這個專案會成功。) |
| expect + noun/pronoun + to + V | 預期（某人）會做某事 | The teacher expects the students to be on time. (老師預期學生們會準時。) |
| be expected to + V | 被預期/應該（做某事） | All passengers are expected to fasten their seatbelts. (所有乘客都應該繫好安全帶。) |
| as expected | 正如預期 | The test results came out as expected. (測驗結果正如預期般出爐了。) |
| expect too much of/from + noun/pronoun | 對…期望過高 | Don't expect too much from a beginner. (別對一個初學者期望過高。) |
用法說明
How is "Expect" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Expect"?
expect to do vs expect doing
- "expect to do" 是最常見的結構，表示預期或認為某事將會發生，或認為有責任做某事。
- "expect doing" 在標準英語中較為少見且不自然，通常應避免使用。
- 在表達「預期某人做某事」時，應使用 "expect someone to do something" 的結構。
- 在被動語態中，也使用不定詞 "to be done"，例如 "The report is expected to be finished tomorrow."
對比例句： EN: We expect to receive the results by Friday. 翻譯: 我們預計在週五前收到結果。
EN:I expect him to call me back soon.
翻譯:我預期他很快就會回電給我。
總結建議
在絕大多數情況下，應使用 "expect to + 動詞原形" 來表達預期或認為將發生的事情。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Expect" and similar words?How to choose "Expect" vs alternatives?
expect vs anticipate
「expect」強調對已知或合理推測之事有較強的信心；「anticipate」則更側重於預先考慮或準備，有時帶有期待或預先採取行動的意味。
expect vs hope
「expect」是基於理性判斷的預期；「hope」則是表達對某件好事發生的願望，不確定性較高。
expect vs wait for
「expect」指心理上的預期或預料；「wait for」則指實際花時間等待某人或某事發生。
口語用法
How is "Expect" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Expect"?
引述
在口語中，'expect' 常用來引述一個已知或預設的狀況，作為對話的起點。 EN: I expect you've already heard the news. 翻譯: 我想你應該已經聽到消息了。
EN:We expect the meeting will be postponed, right?
翻譯:我們預期會議會延期，對吧？
語氣強調
加上 'really' 或 'certainly' 等副詞，用來強調預期的強烈程度或表達輕微的不耐煩。 EN: I really expect a better answer than that. 翻譯: 我真的期望得到比那更好的答覆。
EN:You certainly can't expect to win without any practice.
翻譯:你當然不能指望不練習就贏。
停頓填充
在思考或組織句子時，'I expect' 或 'as you'd expect' 可作為自然的停頓填充語。 EN: The results will be, I expect, available by Friday. 翻譯: 結果將會在，我估計，週五前出來。
EN:It was a difficult process, as you'd expect.
翻譯:正如你所料，這是個困難的過程。
正式寫作注意：在學術或正式商業寫作中，應避免將 'expect' 用作填充語或過於口語化的引述。建議使用更精確的動詞如 'anticipate', 'presume', 或 'it is anticipated that...' 等結構來替代，以保持語氣的客觀與嚴謹。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Expect"?What fixed phrases with "Expect" should I remember?
expect to
expect to [verb]
預期會（做某事）
expect someone/something to
expect [object] to [verb]
預期某人/某物會（做某事）
expect that
expect that [clause]
預期/認為（某事會發生）
as expected
as expected
正如預期
expect a lot / too much
expect a lot / too much (from/of someone)
期望很高/過高
fully / reasonably expect
fully / reasonably expect
完全/合理地預期
expect the unexpected
expect the unexpected
預料意料之外的事（做好萬全準備）
widely expected
widely expected
普遍預期
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Expect"?Which "Expect" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I expect you will come.
✓I expect you to come.
使用 "expect" 表示期望某人做某事時，常用結構為 "expect + object + to-infinitive"，而非 "expect + (that) clause"。
×I am expecting for your reply.
✓I am expecting your reply.
"expect" 是及物動詞，後面直接接受詞，不需要介系詞 "for"。
×I expect he comes tomorrow.
✓I expect (that) he will come tomorrow.
在 "expect + (that) clause" 的結構中，從句通常使用未來時態（will）或現在時態表示未來，但不可使用現在簡單式 "comes" 來表示未來事件。
×Don't expect too much to him.
✓Don't expect too much from/of him.
表達「對某人有所期望」時，正確的介系詞是 "from" 或 "of"，而不是 "to"。
×I expect she is not coming.
✓I don't expect she is coming. / I expect she is not coming.
雖然語意上可能正確，但否定詞 "not" 通常置於主要動詞 "expect" 之前（I don't expect...）更為自然。將否定詞放在從句中（she is not coming）雖然文法正確，但較不常見，且可能帶有不同語氣。
×As expecting, the plan succeeded.
✓As expected, the plan succeeded.
片語 "as expected" 是固定用法，意思是「正如預期」，使用過去分詞 "expected"，而非現在分詞 "expecting"。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Expect"?What are tense/participle forms of "Expect"?
expects(3rd_singular)expecting(present_participle)expected(past)expected(past_participle)