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a.填补一下相应单词的中文释义（有一词多义的其他词义也请给出），市场统一零售价5考元一个释义
b.每个单词下面的例句有兴趣有时间翻译的同学也可翻译一下方便他人，市场统一零售价10考元一个句子翻译
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 本期词汇：
expect • think • anticipate • await • look forward to sth • look for sth • look ahead • watch for sb/sth • bargain for/on sth These words all mean to believe that sth will happen or to wait for it to happen.
PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS
► to expect/think/anticipate that…
► It is expected/thought/anticipated that…
► to anticipate/look forward to/bargain on doing sth
► to expect/anticipate/await/look forward to/look for results
► to expect/anticipate/await/look forward to a reply
► to expect/anticipate/await/look forward to the arrival of sb/sth
► to await/look for/watch for signs of sth
► to expect/anticipate/watch for trouble
► to eagerly anticipate/await/look forward to/look for/watch for sth
► to confidently expect/anticipate/await/look forward to sth
► to anxiously expect/await/watch for sth
expect [ T ]
to believe that sth will happen or that sb will do sth; to be waiting for sb/sth to arrive, as this has been arranged
You can't expect to learn a foreign language in a few months.
think [ T ] to expect that sth will happen or that sb will do sth
You'd think she'd have been grateful for my help ( = but she wasn't ) . Think is only used to mean ‘expect’ when your expectations prove to be false : [strike]It is thought that the report will suggest some major reforms. [/strike]It is usually followed by a ‘that’ clause (even if the word ‘that’ is missed out), and cannot take a noun phrase as object : [strike]Don't think sympathy from me. [/strike]
anticipate [ T ] ( rather formal )
to believe that sth will happen or that sb will do sth; to think with pleasure and excitement about sth that is going to happen
The band today announced details of their widely anticipated third album.
NOTE expect or anticipate?
Expect is used in both formal and informal speech and writing, including everyday conversation.
Anticipate is mostly used in slightly more formal spoken or written contexts, especially in business or official statements.
await [ T ] ( formal )
Scientists are still awaiting the results of tests.
look forward to sth phrasal verb ( often used in the progressive tenses ) to be thinking with pleasure or excitement about sth that is going to happen, because you expect to enjoy it
It will give her something to look forward to . The progressive tense I'm looking forward to… is often used to talk about sth that you expect to enjoy.
The present tense I/We look forward to… is often used as a polite formula at the end of formal or business communication: We look forward to working with you again in the future. Do not use expect at the end of a letter : [strike]I expect your reply. [/strike]
OPP dread
look for sth phrasal verb ( rather formal )
to hope for sth; to expect sth to happen
She was looking for the opportunity to extend her holdings in the company.
look a head phrasal verb
to think about what is going to happen in the future
They have to learn to look ahead to the possible consequences of their actions.
watch for sb/sth phrasal verb to look and wait for sb/sth to appear or for sth to happen
The cat was on the wall watching for birds.
bargain for sth , bargain on sth phrasal verb ( usually used in negative sentences ) ( rather informal )
to expect sth to happen and be prepared for it
When he agreed to answer a few questions, he got more than he bargained for .
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