There was an air of expectation and great curiosity.

　　有著一種期待和好奇的'感覺。

　　I applied for the post more in hope than expectation.

　　我申請這個職位是希望多于期待。

　　An expectant crowd gathered.

　　滿懷期待的一群人聚在了一起。

　　An expectant hush fell on the guests.

　　客人們即時安靜了下來，期待著將要發生的事。

　　A sudden roar came from the expectant crowd.

　　期待的人群中突然歡聲雷動。