Great Expectations 是英国作家查尔斯·狄更斯（Charles Dickens）于1860年发表的一部经典小说。该作品被认为是狄更斯最成功的小说之一，并且至今仍然是英语文学中的重要作品。该小说探讨了主人公皮普（Pip）从贫困的孤儿成长为一位有钱的绅士的故事，并反映了19世纪英国社会的阶级和道德问题。

音标

Great Expectations 的音标为：[ɡreɪt ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃənz]

词汇翻译

Great：伟大的，重大的，极大的

Expectations：期望，预期，期望值

翻译

Great Expectations 的翻译为《远大前程》或《大卫·科波菲尔》。这两种翻译都被广泛使用，不过《远大前程》较为常见。

读音

Great Expectations 的读音为：

Great [ɡreɪt]：发音类似于中文的“格雷特”

Expectations [ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃənz]：发音类似于中文的“艾克斯佩克泰申斯”

用法

"Great Expectations" 作为名词短语，通常用来指代个人、团体或社会对某人或某事的预期或期望。它也常用于指代一些重要的、伟大的目标或梦想。

例句

The book Great Expectations is one of the most famous works of Charles Dickens.

In Great Expectations, Pip learns that wealth and social status do not guarantee happiness.

She had great expectations for her career, but she soon realized how difficult it would be to succeed.

The company has great expectations for the new product's success in the market.

After years of hard work, his great expectations finally came true when he was promoted to manager.

Great Expectations explores the themes of ambition, social class, and personal growth.

The film adaptation of Great Expectations was well-received by critics and audiences alike.

We should be careful not to set too many great expectations, as it can lead to disappointment.

The great expectations of the community put a lot of pressure on the young athletes.

His great expectations for the future were dashed when he faced unexpected challenges.

短语搭配

Live up to one's great expectations：不辜负某人的期望

Have great expectations：有远大的期望

Fulfill one's great expectations：实现某人的期望

Set great expectations：设定远大的期望