expect: implies a high degree of certainty and involves idea of preparing and envisioning: I ~ to be finished by Tuesday.


hope: implies LITTLE certainty but sug. confidence or assurance in the possibility that what one desires or longs for will happen: she ~ to find a job soon.


look: followed by for, sug. expectancy and watchfulness rather than confidence or certainty: we ~ for great things in the new year; followed by TO, sug. strongly counting on and freedom from doubt: ~ to their children to care for them in old age.


await: adds to look for the implication of being ready: we ~ your decision.


expect预期: 确信并做准备，hope希望: 不确信但认为有可能，look for表示期盼， look to表示指望不怀疑，await期待: 等待并做好准备。


记忆方法： 1） 这组经常用，请读例句。

          2）期望的意思是预期某事mean to anticipate in the mind some occurrence or outcome.