vt.

1. 预期，期望；预料[+v-ing][+that][+wh-]
   It is impossible to anticipate when it will happen.

   不可能预料这事何时发生。

   The first question is one which Jason has anticipated.

   第一个问题是杰森料到的。

2. 预先考虑到；预先做（或准备）[+wh-][+that]
   My wife anticipates all my needs each time I come back from a business trip.

   我每次出差回家，妻子总会预先考虑到我的全部需要而作好安排。

3. 先于……前行动，先发制（人）；早别人做；占先
   The Chinese anticipated the European discovery of gunpowder.

   中国人先于欧洲人发现火药。

4. 提前支用（薪金等）
   No employees of the firm are allowed to anticipate their salary.

   这家商行不允许雇员提前支用薪金。

v.

1. be aware of and prepare for (a future event).
   ▸regard as probable.
   ▸look forward to.
2. act as a forerunner or precursor of.