anticipation

Vorfreude, Erwartung

Die freudige Aufregung über etwas, das voraussichtlich bald geschieht.

In einfachem Englisch: Excitement about something you expect to happen soon.

• The children waited with anticipation.
• Her anticipation grew as the concert approached.
• We were full of anticipation before our first trip abroad.

So benutzt man es: anticipation of something (The children were excited by the anticipation of their holiday.)

Synonyme: expectancy, excitement

Häufige Wendungen: with anticipation, full of anticipation, in eager anticipation

Erwartung, Voraussicht

Sich im Voraus Gedanken über etwas machen oder sich darauf vorbereiten, weil man damit rechnet.

In einfachem Englisch: Thinking about something before it happens, or preparing because you expect it to happen.

• The anticipation of pain made him nervous.
• We hired more staff in anticipation of increased demand.
• Her anticipation of problems helped the team prepare.

So benutzt man es: in anticipation of something (They bought extra food in anticipation of visitors.)

Synonyme: expectation, foresight

Häufige Wendungen: in anticipation of, anticipation of something