名词: expectation

n. 期待预期指望There was an air of expectation and great curiosity.

有着一种期待和好奇的感觉。

I applied for the post more in hope than expectation.

我申请这个职位是希望多于期待。

We are confident in our expectation of a full recovery.

我们满怀信心地期待着完全康复。