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anticipate in Chinese

anticipate in Chinese is 預知 — anticipate means to expect something and prepare for it in advance.

anticipate in Chinese

預知
verb
Pronounced: yù zhī
(transitive) To know of (something) before it happens; to expect.

What does "anticipate" mean?

  1. verb To expect something and prepare for it in advance.
    "The team anticipated tough questions and rehearsed their answers."
  2. verb To act ahead of someone or something, often to head off a problem before it happens.
    "A skilled goalkeeper anticipates the shot before the striker even kicks the ball."
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anticipate in a sentence

  • The team anticipated tough questions and rehearsed their answers.
  • We anticipate a busy weekend, so extra staff have been scheduled.
  • A skilled goalkeeper anticipates the shot before the striker even kicks the ball.

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What is "anticipate" in Chinese?

"anticipate" in Chinese is 預知. anticipate means: To expect something and prepare for it in advance.

How do you pronounce 預知?

"anticipate" in Chinese is 預知, pronounced "yù zhī".

How do you use "anticipate" in a sentence?

Example: "The team anticipated tough questions and rehearsed their answers." In Chinese, "anticipate" is 預知.

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