to expect that something will happen and be ready for it

预期，预料:

Sales are better than anticipated.

销量比预期的要好。

The schedule isn't final, but we don't anticipate many changes.

日程没有最后定下来，但是我们预料不会有许多变化。

We don't anticipate any problems.

我们预料不会有问题。

A good speaker is able to anticipate an audience's needs and concerns.

好的演讲者能够预先考虑到听众的需求以及他们关注的事。

This year, we anticipate that our expenses will be 15% greater.

今年，我们预计支出会增加 15%。

It is anticipated that the research will have many different practical applications.

这项研究预计会有许多不同的实际用途。

I didn't anticipate having to do the cooking myself!

我没有料到要自己做饭！

to think about something that is going to happen, especially something pleasant

期待〔尤指好事〕:

Daniel was eagerly anticipating her arrival.

丹尼尔热切地期待着她的到来。

to do something before someone else

先于…之前（做）:

Copernicus anticipated in part the discoveries of the 17th and 18th centuries.

17 和 18 世纪的发现中有一部分早为哥白尼所发现。

the anticipatory atmosphere of a big college football game

一场大学足球大战前山雨欲来的气氛