Lưu ý: Bản dịch của mục này hiện đang được kiểm tra chất lượng, vì vậy một số nội dung tạm thời chỉ hiển thị bằng tiếng Anh.
Mục từ này chưa được dịch sang ngôn ngữ của bạn, vì vậy nội dung gốc được hiển thị bên dưới.
expecting
When used as an adjective, this term serves as a polite euphemism for pregnancy. It shifts the focus from the biological state to the anticipation of the child's arrival, making it a preferred choice in social and formal settings to avoid more clinical terms.
As a verb, the word describes a mental state of anticipation. It differs from hope in that it implies a level of certainty or a logical prediction based on evidence or arrangement, rather than a mere desire for a specific outcome.
Ý nghĩa
Ví dụ
My sister is expecting her first child in June.
I was expecting a call from the manager this morning.
She is expecting and needs a more comfortable chair for the office.
I am expecting you to be on time for the meeting.
We were expecting a storm but the sky remained clear.
The detective was expecting a confession from the suspect.