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in anticipation (of) phrase C2 in preparation for something happening: 预计到(…);预料到(…) She's even decorated the spare room in anticipation of your visit.她预料到你会来访,连备用客房都装修好了。 The CEO stepped up to the podium, and the room fell silent in anticipation. The government has hired a major law firm in anticipation of a protracted legal battle. The company has increased its reserves in anticipation of bad times ahead. With bad weather on the way, we boarded up our windows in anticipation. See also
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