Cool MateAwait 对比 Expect
在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。
Await
前 3000（常见）C1verb
Expect
前 1000（非常常见）A2verb
最常见: Expect
| Await | Expect | |
|---|---|---|
| 发音 | 🇬🇧 /["/əˈweɪt/","/əˈweɪts/","/əˈweɪtɪd/","/əˈweɪtɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈweɪt/","/əˈweɪts/","/əˈweɪtɪd/","/əˈweɪtɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪkˈspekt/","/ɪkˈspekts/","/ɪkˈspektɪd/","/ɪkˈspektɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪkˈspekt/","/ɪkˈspekts/","/ɪkˈspektɪd/","/ɪkˈspektɪŋ/"]/ |
| 含义 | to wait for something or someone | To believe something will happen. |
| 例句 | He is in custody **awaiting trial**. | I expect to receive my package by Friday. |
| 语域 | 中性 | 中性 |
| 常见程度 | 前 3000（常见） | 前 1000（非常常见） |
| CEFR 等级 | C1 | A2 |
| 词性 | verb | verb |
| 搭配 | anxiously, breathlessly, nervously, long awaited | confidently, fully, rightly, be fair to, be natural to, be reasonable to, from, as expected, (only) to be expected, be widely expected, confidently, fully, rightly, be fair to, be natural to, be reasonable to, from, as expected, (only) to be expected, be widely expected |
| 反义 | depart, continue, proceed | doubt, disregard, ignore |
| 常见错误 | Using 'await' without an object, e.g., 'I await.' should be 'I await your response.', 'Await for' is incorrect; 'await' does not take 'for'., Confusing with 'wait' which is more common in conversation. | Confused with 'hope' - 'expect' is more certain than 'hope'., Using 'expect' without an object - remember it often needs a person or thing., Misplacing the infinitive after 'expect' - make sure to use 'to + verb'. |
| 用法说明 | Used in formal contexts, often in writing. Not typical in casual speech. Don't confuse with 'wait for'—they are similar but 'await' is used without 'for'. | Use 'expect' in both spoken and written English. It's neutral, suitable for both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it with uncertain outcomes. |
常见问题：Await 对比 Expect
Await和Expect 有什么区别？
Await: to wait for something or someone Expect: To believe something will happen.
哪个更常见：Await和Expect？
Expect 在日常英语中最常见。
哪个更高级：Await和Expect？
Await 级别最高，在 CEFR 量表上为 C1。
Await和Expect 的 CEFR 等级相同吗？
在 CEFR 量表上：Await: C1, Expect: A2。
Await和Expect 是什么词性？
Await: verb, Expect: verb.
能各给一个例子吗？
Await: He is in custody **awaiting trial**. Expect: I expect to receive my package by Friday.
我可以互换使用 Await和Expect 吗？
不总是。Await和Expect 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。