a.

1. 期待着的；盼望着的
   an expectant mother

   一个孕妇

   The expectant crowds in the streets waited patiently for the queen.

   街上期待的人群耐心地等待着女皇。

2. 怀孕的

n.

1. 期待者；候选人[C]

adj.

1. hoping or anticipating that something, especially something pleasant, is about to happen.
2. used to describe a pregnant woman or a man who is about to become a father.