vt.

1. 預期，期望；預料[+v-ing][+that][+wh-]
   It is impossible to anticipate when it will happen.

   不可能預料這事何時發生。

   The first question is one which Jason has anticipated.

   第一個問題是傑森料到的。

2. 預先考慮到；預先做（或準備）[+wh-][+that]
   My wife anticipates all my needs each time I come back from a business trip.

   我每次出差回家，妻子總會預先考慮到我的全部需要而作好安排。

3. 先於……前行動，先發制（人）；早別人做；佔先
   The Chinese anticipated the European discovery of gunpowder.

   中國人先於歐洲人發現火藥。

4. 提前支用（薪金等）
   No employees of the firm are allowed to anticipate their salary.

   這家商行不允許僱員提前支用薪金。

v.

1. be aware of and prepare for (a future event).
   ▸regard as probable.
   ▸look forward to.
2. act as a forerunner or precursor of.