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♦ expectation /ɛkspɛkˈteɪʃn/n. [cu]1 aspettativa; attesa; previsione; speranza: the client's expectations, le attese del cliente; a thrill of expectation, un brivido di attesa speranzosa; It is our expectation that…, ci aspettiamo che…; There is a reasonable expectation that…, è ragionevole attendersi che…; to arouse expectations, suscitare speranze; to meet (o to fulfil) one's expectations, rispondere alle aspettative; not to come up to sb. 's expectations, non corrispondere all'aspettativa di q.; to live up to sb. 's expectations, rispondere alle aspettative di q.; non deludere q.; to raise sb. 's expectations, illudere q.; beyond expectations, oltre le previsioni; oltre l'atteso; against (o contrary to) expectations, contro ogni aspettativa; to exceed expectations, andare oltre le aspettative2 (stat.) speranza matematica; aspettativa; probabilità: expectation of life, aspettativa (o speranza) di vita; ( anche) durata (o vita) presunta3 (al pl.) (arc.) prospettive di eredità. -
22 expectation *** ex·pec·ta·tion n
[ˌɛkspɛk'teɪʃ(ə)n]attesa, aspettativaagainst or contrary to all expectation(s) — contro ogni aspettativa
to come or live up to sb's expectations — rispondere alle aspettative di qn
English-Italian dictionary > expectation *** ex·pec·ta·tion n
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[ɪ'regjʊlə(r)] 1.nome mil. (soldato) irregolare m.2.nome plurale irregulars mil. milizie f.pl. irregolari3.modificatore [ army] irregolare4.2) ling. irregolare3) AE comm. [ merchandise] di seconda scelta* * *[i'reɡjulə]1) (not happening etc regularly: His attendance at classes was irregular.) irregolare2) (not formed smoothly or evenly: irregular handwriting.) irregolare3) (contrary to rules.) irregolare4) ((in grammar) not formed etc in the normal way: irregular verbs.) irregolare•- irregularity* * *[ɪ'regjʊlə(r)] 1.nome mil. (soldato) irregolare m.2.nome plurale irregulars mil. milizie f.pl. irregolari3.modificatore [ army] irregolare4.2) ling. irregolare3) AE comm. [ merchandise] di seconda scelta
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the contrary — UK [ˈkɒntrəri] US [ˈkɑnˌtreri] noun ★ the opposite Evidence suggests that the contrary is true. quite the contrary: I don’t disagree – quite the contrary – I think you’re absolutely right. Thesaurus … Useful english dictionary
the contrary */ — UK [ˈkɒntrərɪ] / US [ˈkɑnˌtrerɪ] noun the opposite Evidence suggests that the contrary is true. quite the contrary: I don t disagree – quite the contrary – I think you re absolutely right. • on the contrary to the contrary … English dictionary
On the contrary — Contrary Con tra*ry, n.; pl. {Contraries}. 1. A thing that is of contrary or opposite qualities. [1913 Webster] No contraries hold more antipathy Than I and such a knave. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. An opponent; an enemy. [Obs.] Chaucer. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
To the contrary — Contrary Con tra*ry, n.; pl. {Contraries}. 1. A thing that is of contrary or opposite qualities. [1913 Webster] No contraries hold more antipathy Than I and such a knave. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. An opponent; an enemy. [Obs.] Chaucer. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
the contrary — the opposite. → contrary … English new terms dictionary
on the contrary — adverb contrary to expectations (Freq. 10) he didn t stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends • Syn: ↑contrarily, ↑to the contrary, ↑contrariwise • Derived from adjective: ↑contrary ( … Useful english dictionary
to the contrary — adverb contrary to expectations (Freq. 3) he didn t stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends • Syn: ↑contrarily, ↑contrariwise, ↑on the contrary • Derived from adjective: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
to the contrary — {adv.} or {adj. phr.} With an opposite result or effect; just the opposite; in disagreement; saying the opposite. * /Although Bill was going to the movies, he told Joe to the contrary./ * /We will expect you for dinner unless we get word to the… … Dictionary of American idioms
to the contrary — {adv.} or {adj. phr.} With an opposite result or effect; just the opposite; in disagreement; saying the opposite. * /Although Bill was going to the movies, he told Joe to the contrary./ * /We will expect you for dinner unless we get word to the… … Dictionary of American idioms
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to\ the\ contrary — adv or adj. phr. With an opposite result or effect; just the opposite; in disagreement; saying the opposite. Although Bill was going to the movies, he told Joe to the contrary. We will expect you for dinner unless we get word to the contrary.… … Словарь американских идиом