expect 
英 [ɪkˈspɛkt]  美 [ɪkˈspekt] 
v. 预期，预料；期望，期待；指望，要求；认为；等候；怀孕

例句：
They expect a gradual improvement in sales of new cars. 

他们预期新车的销售量会逐步提升。

I expect it will rain. 

我预计会下雨。

It is expected that the new owner will change the yacht's name. 

估计新主人会给游艇改名字。

He expects to win. 

他希望获胜。

The firm's highest earners can expect to make about £800,000 this year. 

该公司的收入最高者今年预计可以挣到80万英镑。