look forward to

短语
大学

期望, 盼望; 瞩望; 属望; 企

发音

AU

词形变化

looked forward to looking forward to looks forward to 三单 looks forward to looking forward to 现在分词 looked forward to 过去式 looked forward to 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To anticipate, expect, or wait for, especially with a feeling of approval or pleasure; to be excited or eager to.

    期待

    向往

    盼望

    巴望

    等不及

    期盼

    习语 及物

    He was not looking forward to having to repair the downed power lines after the wind storm.

    1794 November 19, George Washington, speech, George Washington's Sixth State of the Union Address, When we call to mind the gracious indulgence of Heaven by which the American people became a nation; when we survey the general prosperity of our country, and look forward to the riches, power, and happiness to which it seems destined, with the deepest regret do I announce to you that during your recess some of the citizens of the United States have been found capable of insurrection.

    1961 January 17, Dwight D. Eisenhower, speech, Eisenhower's farewell address, Now, on Friday noon, I am to become a private citizen. I am proud to do so. I look forward to it.