Expectation

expectation /ˌekspekˈteɪʃn/

n. 期待;预期;指望

It refers to someone's strong hopes or beliefs that something will happen or that he/she will get something that he/she wants.

这个短语指的是某人对将要发生的某事或对将要得到的自己所想要事物的强烈希望或信念。

Her expectation for her child is too high.

她对她孩子的期望太高了。

What is your salary expectation for your dream job?

你对梦寐以求的工作所期待的薪水是多少?