C2 预计到（…）;预料到（…）
in preparation for something happening
She's even decorated the spare room in anticipation of your visit. 她预料到你会来访，连备用客房都装修好了。
The CEO stepped up to the podium, and the room fell silent in anticipation.
The government has hired a major law firm in anticipation of a protracted legal battle.
The company has increased its reserves in anticipation of bad times ahead.
With bad weather on the way, we boarded up our windows in anticipation.
See also: anticipation