anticipate

vt.

1. 先于…行动
   • They have anticipated us and seized the bridge.
     他们抢在我们之前占领了那座桥。
   • A relatively firm material can be anticipated.
     可以提前准备一种较为坚实的材料。
2. 预感, 期望
   • The directors anticipated a fall in demand.
     董事们预感需求会降低。
   • I anticipate deriving much instruction from the lecture.
     我期望从这演讲中获得很多教益。