adj.期待的，预期的，期望的，未来的(母亲、父亲、父母)
n.[数]期望值，期待着，候选人

原形：expectant复数：expectants

She was in an expectant mood, eagerly awaiting the results of her test.
她怀着期待的心情，热切地等待着测试结果。
The audience sat in expectant silence as the curtains drew open.
观众静静地坐着，满怀期待地等待帷幕拉开。
The expectant mother smiled radiantly at the ultrasound image of her unborn child.
预产期的母亲对着超声波图像中未出生的孩子露出了灿烂的笑容。
The children were all expectant, hoping for a snowfall that would cancel school.
孩子们都满怀期待，盼望着一场大雪能让他们不用去上学。
The room was filled with an expectant atmosphere before the renowned speaker took the stage.
在那位著名的演讲者登台前，整个房间充满了期待的气氛。
The young couple held hands, their faces both filled with expectant joy.
年轻的情侣手牵手，脸上洋溢着期待的喜悦。
The theater-goers waited expectantly for the encore performance by the acclaimed soprano.
剧院观众期待着著名女高音的返场演出。
The expectant father paced nervously in the waiting room, his heart racing.
期待中的父亲在等候室里焦虑地踱步，心跳加速。
The investors were expectant of a significant return on their new venture.
投资者们对他们的新项目寄予厚望，期待有丰厚的回报。
The team's coach addressed his players with an air of expectant determination before the big game.
在重要的比赛前，教练以一种充满期待的决心向队员们训话。