I applied for the post more in hope than expectation.
我申請這個職位是希望多于期待。
The expectation is that property prices will rise.
預計地產價格會上漲。
We are confident in our expectation of a full recovery.
我們滿懷信心地期待著完全康復。
There was an air of expectation and great curiosity.
有著一種期待和好奇的感覺。
The mood is one of paranoia and expectation of war.
那是一種對戰爭既畏懼又期待的心理。