having or showing an excited feeling that something is about to happen, especially something pleasant and interesting
期待的;预期的;期望的;期盼的
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an expectant conference crowd .满怀期望的与会群众。
[attrib.](of a woman)pregnant
(妇女)怀孕的
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an expectant mother .孕妇。
〈古〉 期待者(尤指期望得到要职者)。
"late Middle English: from Latin