1·He bought extra food in anticipation of more people coming than he'd invited.
他预料来的客人会比邀请的多，就多买了食物。
—— 《牛津词典》
2·Troops in the Philippines have been put on full alert in anticipation of trouble during a planned general strike.
预期在计划的总罢工期间会有麻烦，在菲律宾的军队已处于完全戒备状态。
—— 《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
3·Once awake when hearing the tone, the people held their breath in anticipation of a bad smell.
当人们听到这个音调醒来时，他们预期会闻到一股臭味，都屏住了呼吸。
4·She tensed her muscles in anticipation of the blow.
眼看要挨打，她绷紧了肌肉。
—— 《牛津词典》
5·Investors were storing up a lot of cash in anticipation of disaster.
投资者们预计会发生灾难，正储备大量现金。
—— 《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
6·Six in 10 "unretirees" are increasing their savings in anticipation of a longer life, according to the survey.
调查显示，60%的“不退休者”预见到寿命延长，选择增加储蓄。
7·A hush fell in anticipation of the world's greatest swordsman.
现场一阵沉默，人们期盼着世界上最伟大的击剑手出场。
8·The operator has cut winter capacity 12% in anticipation of reduced demand.
由于预期需求会减弱，该公司已经将冬季产品供应量削减了12%。
9·This kind of behavior should be noted in anticipation of a customer question.
在预先考虑消费者问题时应注意此类行为。
10·The comeback concerts in London sold out in anticipation of Jackson's return.
人们热切期盼杰克逊的回归，伦敦复出演唱会的门票早已售罄。