1. to think or believe that something will happen or that someone will do something
預料，預期
We expected rain, so we brought umbrellas.
我們預期會下雨，所以帶了雨傘。
I expected him to arrive by 5 PM.
我預料他會在下午五點前抵達。
Expected Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
expected
verb
快速理解
What does "Expected" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Expected"?
「expected」作為動詞，主要表示預期、預料或要求某事發生。
- 1
預期會發生
EN: to think or believe that something will happen
翻譯: 認為或相信某事將會發生
- 2
要求、認為理應如此
EN: to require or demand something because it is right or necessary
翻譯: 因某事是正確或必要的而要求或認為理應如此
- 3
預料（某人做某事）
EN: to anticipate that someone will do something or behave in a certain way
翻譯: 預料某人會做某事或以某種方式行事
- 4
預計（時間、數量）
EN: to estimate or predict a time, amount, or outcome
翻譯: 估計或預測時間、數量或結果
小提醒：注意「expected」常與「to」不定詞連用（如：I expect to arrive...），或接「that」子句。它不僅是「希望」，更強調基於理由的預期或社會規範的要求。
發音（How to Pronounce "Expected" in English）
How to pronounce "Expected" in English?"Expected" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Expected" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Expected"?How does "Expected" change by context?
2. to require or demand something because it is a duty, rule, or reasonable
要求，指望
The teacher expects homework to be handed in on time.
老師要求作業要準時交。
You are expected to follow the company's dress code.
公司指望你遵守服裝規定。
3. to be pregnant; to be due to give birth
懷孕，預產
She is expecting her second child in June.
她預計六月生下第二個孩子。
They are expecting a baby.
他們懷孕了。
4. to consider something likely or to be regarded as probable
認為…有可能，料想
The project is expected to be completed by Friday.
這個專案預計週五前完成。
Prices are expected to rise next year.
料想明年價格會上漲。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Expected"?How to make natural sentences with "Expected"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| expect + noun/pronoun | 預期（某人/某事） | I expect a call from him later. (我預期稍後會接到他的電話。) |
| expect + to + V | 預期會（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 | 被預期會（做某事） | All employees are expected to attend the meeting. (所有員工都被預期要參加會議。) |
| expect + so/not | 預期如此/並非如此 | "Will it rain tomorrow?" "I expect so." (「明天會下雨嗎？」「我預期會。」) |
| as expected | 正如預期 | The results, as expected, were very positive. (結果正如預期，非常正面。) |
用法說明
How is "Expected" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Expected"?
expect doing vs expect to do
- expect to do 是最常見的結構，表示「預期或預料某事會發生」或「認為有義務做某事」。
- expect doing 在現代標準英語中較為少見且不自然，通常應避免使用。
- 在 expect 之後，若接另一個動作，應使用不定詞 to do。
- 被動語態 be expected to do 表示「被期望、被要求做某事」，是固定且常用的表達。 EN: Employees are expected to attend the meeting. 翻譯: 員工被要求參加會議。
EN:We expect to finish the project by Friday.
翻譯:我們預計在週五前完成專案。
總結建議
在表達「預期」或「被要求」做某事時，統一使用 expect to do 或 be expected to do 的結構即可。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Expected" and similar words?How to choose "Expected" vs alternatives?
expected vs anticipate
「expected」強調基於已知資訊或常理而認為某事會發生，較為客觀；「anticipate」則帶有預先考慮、準備或期盼的意味，主觀性較強。
expected vs predict
「expected」側重於根據現有線索或常態認為某事很可能發生；「predict」則更強調基於分析、專業知識或數據對未來做出具體預言。
expected vs suppose
「expected」含有較強的「認為理應發生」的意味；「suppose」則較為口語化，常用於表示猜測、假設或認為可能，語氣較不確定。
口語用法
How is "Expected" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Expected"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述他人的預期或要求，語氣較為客觀。 EN: So, what exactly is expected of me in this role? 翻譯: 所以，在這個職位上到底對我有哪些期望？
EN:She expected us to finish by five, but we need more time.
翻譯:她預期我們五點前完成，但我們需要更多時間。
語氣強調
與否定詞或疑問詞連用，強調驚訝、失望或反問的語氣。 EN: You didn't really expect that to work, did you? 翻譯: 你不會真的以為那會成功吧？
EN:What did you expect? Of course it's busy on a Friday night.
翻譯:不然你以為呢？星期五晚上當然很忙啊。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，作為短暫的停頓填充詞，常與 "well" 或 "you know" 連用。 EN: Well, as expected, the meeting ran over time again. 翻譯: 嗯，不出所料，會議又超時了。
EN:It was, you know, expected to be easier than this.
翻譯:這本來，你知道，預期會比現在簡單的。
正式書寫注意：在正式書面語（如報告、論文）中，應避免將 "expected" 用於上述口語的停頓填充或過於隨意的反問語氣，應使用更精確、完整的句子結構來表達預期或預測。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Expected"?What fixed phrases with "Expected" should I remember?
expected to do something
be expected to + VERB
被預期會做某事；應該做某事
as expected
as expected
正如預期；不出所料
widely expected
widely expected
普遍預期；廣為預料
expected of someone
expected of + PERSON/ENTITY
對某人的期望；預期某人會…
fully expected
fully expected
完全預期到；早有預料
expected result
expected + NOUN (result/outcome/behavior/etc.)
預期的結果
contrary to what was expected
contrary to what was expected
與預期相反；出乎意料
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Expected"?Which "Expected" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I am expected to finish the report yesterday.
✓I was expected to finish the report yesterday.
「expected」描述過去的義務或預期時，應使用過去式動詞（如 was/were）。使用現在式（am/is/are）會造成時態不一致。
×We expect him coming soon.
✓We expect him to come soon.
動詞「expect」的正確句型是「expect + 受詞 + to + 動詞原形」，而不是「expect + 受詞 + 動詞-ing」。
×It is expected rain tomorrow.
✓It is expected to rain tomorrow.
在「It is expected that...」或「Something is expected to...」的結構中，不定詞「to」是必要的，不能省略。
×I didn't expected to see you here.
✓I didn't expect to see you here.
在助動詞「did」之後，必須使用動詞原形「expect」，而不是過去式「expected」。
×As expected, he is not coming, isn't it?
✓As expected, he is not coming, is he?
附加問句必須與主要子句的主詞和動詞保持一致。主要子句是「he is not coming」，因此附加問句應為「is he?」，而非「isn't it?」。
×We are expecting for his reply.
✓We are expecting his reply.
動詞「expect」是及物動詞，後面直接接受詞，不需要介系詞「for」。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Expected"?What are tense/participle forms of "Expected"?
expects(3rd_singular)expecting(present_participle)expected(past)expected(past_participle)