We are expecting a letter from her. 孩子们热情地期待着晚会。 The children were eagerly looking forward to the party. 我一直期待着和您见面。 I have been looking forward to seeing you. 她午饭吃得很少,期待晚饭时饱餐一顿。 She ate a light lunch in expectation of a good dinner. 我们期待他进入决赛。 He is expected to get through to the finals. 我们时刻期待着消息。 We are expecting news hourly. 我们期待着春天的到来。 We look forward to the return of spring. 期待别人的帮助是不行的。 It is no good hoping for other's help.