Question

跪求一道英语题的解释

We ___ a friend yesterday,but he did not come.
A waited B expected C took D hoped
答案选B 我选的A 请帮忙解释下为什么 谢谢了

Answer 1

wait 是不及物动词 有宾语的时候要用wait for...

expect /ɪkˈspekt/ DJ /ɪk'spɛkt/ KK
verb
1.to think or believe that something will happen or that somebody will do something 预料；预期；预计
We are expecting a rise in food prices this month. 我们预计这个月的食物价格会上涨。 VN
Don't expect sympathy from me! 休想得到我的同情！
That's not the sort of behaviour I expect of you! 我不敢相信你竟有那样的行为！
Double the expected number of people came to the meeting. 出席会议的人数比预期的多一倍。
You can't expect to learn a foreign language in a few months. 不要指望在几个月内就能学会一门外语。 V to inf.
I looked back,half expecting to see someone following me. 我回过头去，预计可能看到有人跟踪我。
House prices are expected to rise sharply. 预计房价会急剧上涨。 VN to inf.
I didn't expect him to become a successful writer. 我没想到他会成为一个成功的作家。
Do you really expect me to believe you? 你真以为我会相信你吗？
Many people were expecting (that) the peace talks would break down. 许多人预料和平谈判会破裂。 V (that)
It is expected that the report will suggest some major reforms. 预计这个报告会提出一些重大的改革。 VN that
2.to be waiting for somebody/something to arrive, as this has been arranged 等待；期待；盼望
to expect a visit/call/letter from somebody 等待某人的来访／电话／来信 VN
Are you expecting visitors? 你在等客人吗？
We were expecting him yesterday. 我们昨天一直在等他。 VN to inf. VN
We were expecting him to arrive yesterday. 我们一直盼望着他昨天到达。
3.to demand that somebody will do something because it is their duty or responsibility 要求；指望 ~ sth (of/from sb)
Her parents expected high standards from her. 她的父母对她的期望很高。 VN
Are you clear what is expected of you? 你清楚大家对你的期望吗？
He's still getting over his illness, so don't expect too much from him. 他仍处于康复期，所以不要对他期望过高。
They expected all their children to be high achievers. 他们期望自己所有的孩子都大有作为。 VN to inf.
We are expected to work on Saturdays. 我们星期六要上班。
I expect to be paid promptly for the work. 我要求即时付工钱。 V to inf.
4.used when you think something is probably true 猜想；认为；料想 informal especially British English

Answer 2

wait 是不及物动词，如果后面要跟等待的对象，一般要用wait for。expect可以直接后面跟对象。

Answer 3

expected 盼望
waited for somebody 等待。。。要加for

Answer 4

wait 不及物 expect及物，切符合句意

Answer 5

wait for sb.