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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary an·tic·i·pate \\an-ˈti-sə-ˌpāt\\ verb (-pat·ed ; -pat·ing) ETYMOLOGY Latin anticipatus, past participle of anticipare, from ante- + -cipare (from capere to take) — more at heave DATE 1532 transitive verb 1. to give advance thought, discussion, or treatment to 2. to meet (an obligation) before a due date 3. to foresee and deal with in advance : forestall 4. to use or expend in advance of actual possession 5. to act before (another) often so as to check or counter 6. to look forward to as certain : expect intransitive verb : to speak or write in knowledge or expectation of later matter Synonyms: see foresee , prevent • an·tic·i·pat·able \\-ˌpā-tə-bəl\\ adjective • an·tic·i·pa·tor \\-ˌpā-tər\\ noun English Etymology anticipate 1530s, "to cause to happen sooner," from L. anticipatus, pp. of anticipare "take (care of) ahead of time," lit. "taking into possession beforehand," from ante "before" (see ante) + capere"to take" (see capable). Later "to be aware of (something) coming at a future time" (1640s). Used in the sense of "expect, look forward to" since 1749, but anticipate has an element of "prepare for, forestall" that should prevent its being used as a synonym for expect. Related: Anticipatory (1660s). Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 ☞ anticipate an·tici·pate / An5tisipeit / verb1. to expect sth 预料；预期: ▪ [VN] We don't anticipate any major problems. 我们预料不会发生什么大问题。 Our anticipated arrival time is 8.30. 我们预计抵达的时间是 8:30。 The eagerly anticipated movie will be released next month. 那出观众翘首企盼的电影将于下月上映。 ▪ [V -ing] They anticipate moving to bigger premises by the end of the year. 他们预期年底前迁入较大的经营场址。 ▪ [VN -ing] I don't anticipate it being a problem. 我不认为它会成为一个问题。 ▪ [V that] We anticipate that sales will rise next year. 我们预料明年销售量将会增加。 ▪ [VN that] It is anticipated that inflation will stabilize at 3%. 据预测,通货膨胀将稳定在 3%。 ⇨ compare unanticipated 2. to see what might happen in the future and take action to prepare for it 预见,预计(并做准备): ▪ [VN] We need someone who can anticipate and respond to changes in the fashion industry. 我们需要一个能预见时装业变化并做相应安排的人。 ▪ [V wh-] Try and anticipate what the interviewers will ask. 尽量设想面试主持者会提出什么问题。 ▪ [also V that] 3. to think with pleasure and excitement about sth that is going to happen 期盼；期望: ▪ [VN] We eagerly anticipated the day we would leave school. 我们迫切地期盼着毕业离校的那一天。 ▪ [also V -ing , VN -ing] 4. (formal) to do sth before it can be done by sb else 先于…做；早于…行动 SYN forestall :
▪ [VN] When Scott reached the South Pole he found that Amundsen had anticipated him. 斯科特到达南极时发现阿蒙森已先到过那里。 ▪ [also VN -ing] • an·tici·pa·tory / An7tisi5peitEri; NAmE An5tisEpEtC:ri / adj.(formal) : a fast anticipatory movement by the goalkeeper 守门员的快速预期动作 Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English anticipate verb PHRASES be eagerly/keenly anticipated one of the most eagerly anticipated arts events of the year | be widely anticipated It is widely anticipated that she will resign. OLT anticipate verb ⇨ anticipate (anticipate and respond to changes)⇨ expect (anticipate that sales will rise) Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged an·tic·i·pate \anˈtisəˌpāt, aan-, usu -ād.+V\ verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Latin anticipatus, past participle of anticipare to anticipate, from anti- ante- (II) + -cipare (from -cipere, from capere to take) — more at heave transitive verb 1. : to consider in advance : give advance thought, discussion, or treatment to < the author had anticipated the question in a preceding chapter > 2. : to cause to occur prematurely < it is impossible for the bank to anticipate payment — J.A.Todd > : meet (an obligation) before a due date 3. a. : to deal with in advance : counter, guard against, or forestall by prior action < anticipating the action of the enemy and taking due precautions > b. : to foresee and satisfy or fulfill beforehand < anticipating the customers' demands > 4. : to realize or actualize before an expected or plausible time < anticipating the happiness of heaven > 5. : to use or expend in advance of actual possession < anticipating his salary and buying many clothes > 6. : to act before (another) often with the intent or effect of checking or countering < anticipating his opponent and protecting the threatened area > 7. : look forward to as certain < to anticipate the stormy weather > intransitive verb 1. : to come before the expected time — usually used of medical symptoms 2. : to speak or write in a way conditioned by knowledge or expectation of what will be treated later Synonyms: see foresee , prevent |
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