I applied for the post more in hope than expectation.
我申请这个职位是希望多于期待。
The expectation is that property prices will rise.
预计地产价格会上涨。
We are confident in our expectation of a full recovery.
我们满怀信心地期待着完全康复。
There was an air of expectation and great curiosity.
有着一种期待和好奇的感觉。
The mood is one of paranoia and expectation of war.
那是一种对战争既畏惧又期待的心理。