anticipation

attesa, trepidazione

Emozione per qualcosa che ti aspetti accada presto.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: anticipation of something (The children were excited by the anticipation of their holiday.)

Sinonimi: expectancy, excitement

Espressioni comuni: with anticipation, full of anticipation, in eager anticipation

previsione, anticipazione

Pensare a qualcosa prima che accada o prepararsi perché ci si aspetta che accada.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: in anticipation of something (They bought extra food in anticipation of visitors.)

Sinonimi: expectation, foresight

Espressioni comuni: in anticipation of, anticipation of something