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字辨

expect: 指对于某事的发生怀着确信加以期待,多半用于好的事情,但也可以用于坏的事情

I expect him at five.

anticipate: 指对于某事以喜悦或痛苦的心情加以预期,并考虑对策

I hope for trouble.

hope: 尤指期望所愿见的事情

I hope for his success.

look forward to: 是高兴地期待,为客气的说法

I'm looking forward to seeing you.