Dreye權威釋義|anticipation

n.

預期，期望；預料[U][C]
We are looking forward to their visit with eager anticipation.
我們殷切地期待著他們來訪。
預期的事物[C]
預感，預知[U]
先發制人，搶先[U]
Our anticipation of our competitors meant greater sales for our book.
我們比競爭對手搶先一步，這意味著我們書的銷售量會更多。
【律】（信託財產收益的）預支
【音】先來音

in anticipation

in anticipation of

期待著；預計到
I had taken my coat and umbrella in anticipation of rain.
我估計有雨，所以帶著外套和傘。

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以上來源於：《英漢大辭典》

n.

the action of anticipating; expectation or prediction.

▸Music the introduction in a composition of part of a chord which is about to follow in full.

ME: from L. anticipatio(n-), from the verb anticipare (see anticipate).

以上來源於：《簡明牛津英語詞典》

以上來源於：《英漢法律詞典》